K. Samuels Syndrome

K.S. Syndrome is a maladaptive disorder; that encompassed the following personality disorders: Peter Pan Syndrome, Grandiose Narcissism, Self-loathing& A variety of Cluster B in accordance with DSM-5. Can you have K.S. Syndrome without having symptoms one of the four disorders? Typically, no. The patient will display P.P.S, grandiosity, self-loathing. with one and/or more of the Cluster B disorders. Expanded definitions: • Peter Pan Syndrome - prefer to “live for today” and show little interest in making long-term plans. spend money unwisely and have other trouble with personal finances. consistently avoid addressing relationship issues in productive ways. as described by www.healthline.com • Grandiose Narcissism Symptoms - A need for admiration. - A lack of empathy. - An exaggerated sense of importance. - Persistent fantasies of increased success, power, happiness, love, intelligence, or physical appearance. as described by www.choosingtherapy.com • Self-loathing Symptoms o All-or-nothing thinking: You see yourself and your life as either good or bad, without any shades of gray in between. as described by www.verywellmind.com • Cluster B o Cluster B is called the dramatic, emotional, and erratic cluster. It includes: Borderline Personality Disorder. Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Histrionic Personality Disorder. as described by www.mentalhelp.net