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
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
The men of that community are suffering from a serve case of K. Samuels syndrome stemming from a lack of a real male adult role model in their life.
by E.D.M. aka ZD Noir May 15, 2022