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10: ANTI-SOCIAL PERSONALITY DISORDER

The Myth: Somebody who avoids social interaction is “antisocial”.

9:DISSOCIATIVE IDENTITY DISORDER/ MULTIPLE PERSONALITY DISORDER

The Myth: People with Dissociative Identity Disorder radically change their behavior and lose their memory of what has just been happening when they switch personalities.

8:DYSLEXIA

The Myth: All people with dyslexia are unable to read because they see letters in the wrong order.

7:SCHIZOPHRENIA

The Myth: Schizophrenic people hear voices in their heads.

6:AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

The Myth: Autism is a devastating disorder that will stop someone from ever being able to function in society.

5: ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

The Myth: People with ADHD are unable to pay attention to anything.

4:SELECTIVE MUTISM

The Myth: Somebody with selective mutism is either refusing to speak, or has been abused or traumatized in the past.

3:SELF HARM / SELF INJURY

The Myth: People who intentionally cut, burn, or otherwise injure themselves are either trying to kill themselves or looking for attention.

2:OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER

The Myth: People with OCD are always obsessed with the danger of germs, and usually are very particular about neatness.

1:ALL MENTAL DISORDERS

The Myth: Mental disorders and illnesses are all in your head, and you can just get over them if you really want to.

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(Source: askapsychmajor)

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