Never ignore warning signs of suicide, even if you believe they are disingenuous. Suicide gestures may be used to manipulate others (rather than as a sign of depression). Histrionic personality disorder: Histrionic personality disorder affects 1.8% of the population and involves a combination of shallow emotions and attention-seeking/manipulative behaviors.People with BPD often engage in risky behaviors and may engage in self-harming behaviors. Borderline personality disorder: Borderline personality disorder (BPD) often leads to unstable and intense relationships due to anger and aggression towards others combined with a deep fear of abandonment.
A lack of empathy (lack of concern for others) combined with a lack of remorse (little conscience about their actions) contributes to the tendency toward criminal behaviors. Antisocial personality disorder: About 7.6 million Americans live with antisocial personality disorder, in which people may intentionally harm others and are indifferent to the pain experienced by others.
