Catatoid Personality Disorder

Catatoid Personality Disorder is a personality disorder characterized by pervasive and excessive need to socialize, obnoxiousness and affective instability. It is in the cluster D of personality disorders (chaotic, unstable) and a milder form of Diaspasia, it shares similarities with Catathymia due to uncontrolled behavior and disorientation, it is milder than Borderline Personality Disorder, Catatypal Personality Disorder and Catathymia.

Symptoms
A. Pervasive patterns of excessive attachment, as manifested by at least five of the following.


 * 1) Excessive need to socialize and an intense fear of being abandoned tied with a need to feel loved.
 * 2) Excessive dependence on others caused by a low self-esteem.
 * 3) Excessive sexual behavior.
 * 4) Excessive attachment to others, caused by a need of affection.
 * 5) Extreme, profound emotional reactions out of proportion to given situation.
 * 6) Excessive rumination causing severe distress.
 * 7) Excessive attention-seeking behavior in aim to feel loved.
 * 8) Pervasive patterns of obnoxious behavior, often manifested by	childish tricks or inappropriate joking.
 * 9) Extreme, profound reaction to criticism or rejection.
 * 10) Marked indifference to sub-cultural norms and morals.
 * 11) Excessive preoccupation with fantasy and introspection tied to dreams of grandeur.