Characteristics of the epileptoid personality type

Among emotional people characterized by an impulsive character, a special place is occupied by persons of the epileptoid type. Psychiatry does not consider the characteristics of the behavior of epileptoids as a disease, but the manner of their communication with others betrays a deep disharmony between the inner and outer world of such people. From the point of view of medicine, this accentuation of character does not require therapeutic intervention, but it gives particular concern to loved ones and others.

Epileptoid type is a variant of personality formation, laid down from birth. He is distinguished by increased excitability and a tendency to provoke conflicts. People with epileptic accentuation have a predominantly athletic-dysplastic type of constitution. They are slow, restrained in emotions, personalities, unable to show sentimentality and tenderness.

The psychotype is distinguished by the following character descriptions:

• epileptoids create around themselves an ideal, in their opinion, world and zealously maintain an impeccable order in it;
• they are annoyed by any behavior of others that is at odds with their personal concept of life;
• closely monitor the actions of others and do not miss the opportunity to make a comment or criticize any action that does not correspond to their opinion.

The behavior of a person with epileptoid accentuation is characterized by lethargy with periodic outbursts of anger or aggression towards the stimulus.During a period of restraint, they closely observe others, studying their behavior and looking for an excuse to highlight mistakes and imperfections. Often the object of irritation is an objective or subjective fact, which for a long time causes anxiety or concern. An example is seemingly ordinary things: loud laughter, music, misplaced things, and more. The accumulated emotions lead to a nervous breakdown, accompanied by insults, obscene language and assault.

Epileptoids are distinguished by incredible tenacity, reaching the point of boring. In the circle of their acquaintances, they are reputed to be perfectionists, capable of taking any hopeless project to a leading position. They do not like a sharp change in life circumstances, they react negatively to criticism, therefore they do everything possible to avoid obeying anyone at work and in business. Unable to compromise.

An epileptoid proves its case under any circumstances. His demeanor does not imply discussion, is absolutely peremptory, requires full approval and submission. In dealing with authoritative people, he is able to demonstrate politeness, compliance in order to earn the respect of an opponent.

Among the positive qualities are:

• thrifty attitude to property;
• accuracy;
• punctuality;
• strict adherence to their own rules and instructions;
• ability to think outside the box;
• creativity.

But there are also a number of disadvantages.

• Hypochondria and rancor. An easily excitable, touchy type who does not miss the opportunity to remind the offender of his attitude to the experienced circumstances. In a joyful and elated mood, they are in a state of adrenaline and nervousness.
• Scrupulousness, a tendency to repeatedly perform the same action.
• Intrusiveness. They get stuck on a certain thought or situation, imposing their opinion on others.
• Avarice. Excessive frugality and grumpiness creates an unpleasant impression when meeting, therefore maintaining friendly relations is difficult for an epileptoid.
• Inability to empathize, pity, and express positive emotions.
• Characteristic narrow-mindedness and conservatism.
• A sharp change in mood, dwelling on emotions, experiences and attitudes towards certain circumstances.
• Spitefulness, vindictiveness, selfishness and resentment.

A specific attitude towards the environment and a thirst to control what is happening makes people with accentuation indispensable in such professions: managers, businessmen, auditors, secretaries. They are able to ensure order in documentation, invoices, delivery and receipt of goods, detection of non-conformities with established requirements. Despite the limited outlook and one-sidedness, they are able to systematize the resulting chaos, establish order and discipline. If the people around them help the epileptoid adapt in the external environment, learn to cope with outbursts of anger and spontaneously arising aggression, then individual qualities can be directed along a certain vector in which a person is able to achieve personal growth and financial stability.

Among the social factors contributing to the formation of epileptoid accentuation, there are:

• unfavorable living conditions;
• single family;
• divorce of parents in early childhood or adolescence;
• psychological trauma;
• a tendency to bad habits.

The epileptoid personality type is formed in childhood and (unlike other accentuations that disappear over time) is firmly attached to the personality, therefore, by adulthood, it forms a pronounced picture. Psychologists diagnose the epileptoid type on special tests of anxiety, fear and neurotic scale.

In early childhood, the characteristic manifestations of epileptoid accentuation touch the parents. It gives them sparkling pleasure to watch how the child shines in his room, meticulously folds toys, removes the dishes from the table. Periodic nervousness and outbursts of anger are perceived as offense, and in adolescence they are compared with hormonal activity. This personality type is opposed to anything that encroaches on established opinions and life priorities.

With age, stubbornness and pretentiousness cause big problems. If by adulthood he does not acquire authoritative values, then he outlines an ideal for himself and clearly follows his favorite priorities. Thus, he defines a system of personal comfort and stability, which he follows and subordinates close people.

Increased excitability and pettiness cause negative emotions in others. At the same time, relatives should learn that the accepted norms in society do not restrain the personal impulses of the epileptoid: they can vilify others, find fault, provoke them to release emotions in order to prove their superiority. Any attempt to establish contact will be taken as an interference with privacy or a way to change the mind about the world around you.

In the midst of a conflict situation, the epileptoid loses control over itself. Any attempts to stop him with arguments, requests or pleading will not be successful. The only way that the epileptoid understands is a worthy rebuff from an opponent equal in physical strength and intelligence.

The epileptoid type with the hysteroid will be able to communicate if they can trust each other and find the right approach. If the epileptoid type belongs to a man, partners will be able to find a common language faster than vice versa. The woman builds a model of behavior in which she becomes a manipulator, but the man does not notice this, feeling himself the master of the house.

Relationships with paranoid people can develop safely if the work and career growth of the epileptoid is in direct proportion to the paranoid personality type. Epileptoids worship leaders and geniuses. Especially in cases where it concerns the financial and material system and government structures. Creative people do not evoke personal interest, and in some cases they become an occasion for criticism and derisive discussion.

Psychologists predict a successful union with an emotive or psychasthenic. These relationships will be built on traditions in which the husband will take the leading place in the family, and the wife will provide the desired peace and perfect order in the house. The circumstance of oppression of the other half can create a problem if the spouse allows himself to be treated in an unworthy way.

Cardinally different views on life circumstances are noted between epileptoid and hyperthymus. And the relationship of two epileptoids is possible if both partners learn to compromise and be condescending to each other's character traits.

For harmonious communication in society, hot-tempered people have to adhere to certain rules, otherwise communication with others becomes impossible.

Classical psychiatry considers people with epileptoid accentuation as individuals who do not require medical and psychological correction. Therefore, treatment for outbursts of anger and uncontrolled aggression is unjustified. Correction of the behavior of an epileptoid consists in social adaptation with the involvement of psychologists and teachers. In cases of hereditary pathology or head trauma, it is recommended to undergo an examination by a neurologist in order to differentiate with epilepsy or other neurological disorders. Of great importance in leveling the behavior of an accentuated person is the creation of a harmonious environment.

Various methods are used to correct behavior.

• The most favorable method is to create a situation of one's own acceptance, in which it is necessary to provide maximum support to all undertakings of a professional and personal nature. At the first stage, it is necessary to adapt a person in such a field of activity, in which his accuracy and pedantry will find a worthy application. Then gradually distinguish between the attitude to work, where he must pay close attention to the little things, with his personal life. A person must learn not to see flaws in other people and to show loyalty to others.
• The system of personal priorities helps people with the epileptoid type to navigate the outside world. Therefore, it is necessary to form a clear hierarchy of imitation of the behavior of people significant for the subject.
• All types of therapeutic correction are carried out in a state of relative emotional calm. Any attempts to resist the epileptoid in a state of overexcitation will lead to an attack of aggression or assault.
• Psychology and its means, acceptable for other psychotypes, do not work on an epileptoid. Attempts to divert attention, calm down with words or actions are inapplicable to such individuals. Only after experiencing the crisis are they ready to listen to comments in their direction, but loved ones need to adhere to a calm tone so as not to provoke repeated aggression.

A brief description of the epileptoid personality type is in the video below.