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The Complex Relationship Between ADHD, Autism, and Personality Disorders
😵💫 Autism is often confused with personality disorders like narcissism, which is problematic.
Autism is characterized by challenges in social interaction, (non-)verbal communication, and a limited, repetitive, or stereotyped pattern of behavior, while ADHD consists of symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that often begin in childhood and can persist into adulthood. In a personality disorder, there is a long-term pattern of, among other things, rigid and negative traits, intense emotions, and problems maintaining social relationships. Traumatic events in childhood, such as abuse, can cause high levels of stress and a child may develop a narcissistic self-image as a way to cope with these painful emotions.
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