Wednesday, February 27, 2019

COTW: The Signature of a Disturbed Person

"Diffused writing so large that the letter formations are distorted is a sign of a mind that does not think clearly.  It often resembles a negative out of focus...In its extreme, it is the handwriting of a mentally disturbed person...Mental confusion is indicated in handwriting that shows great disorder and is disturbing to the eye, but this type of illegibility is in a class by itself, and we may be dealing with the mental and emotional disturbances of psychoneurotics"
[i.e. egotistical, introverted sociopath*]--Nadya Olyanova, Handwriting Tells, 1969

* Referred to as antisocial personality disorder (APD) in the DSM-5, under "Cluster B". The DSM-5 is the prevailing diagnostic tool used in the United States. Signs of a narcissistic sociopath:Has a grandiose sense of self-importance (exaggerates achievements, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements);Is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited power (president for life Trump), success, brilliance, beauty or ideal love; Believes he is “special” and can only be understood by similarly special, high status people;Requires excessive admiration;Has a sense of entitlement; Is exploitative in relationshipa;Lacks empathy;Is envious of others or believes others are envious of him;Shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes.