Disinhibition in personality disorder or personality difficulty

Definition

The core feature of the Disinhibition trait domain is the tendency to act rashly based on immediate external or internal stimuli (i.e., sensations, emotions, thoughts), without consideration of potential negative consequences. Common manifestations of Disinhibition, not all of which may be present in a given individual at a given time, include: impulsivity; distractibility; irresponsibility; recklessness; and lack of planning.

Coding note

This category should ONLY be used in combination with a Personality disorder category (Mild, Moderate, or Severe) or Personality difficulty.

Also indexed as

Nearby in Prominent personality traits or patterns

• 6D11.0Negative affectivity in personality disorder or personality difficulty
• 6D11.1Detachment in personality disorder or personality difficulty
• 6D11.2Dissociality in personality disorder or personality difficulty
• 6D11.4Anankastia in personality disorder or personality difficulty
• 6D11.5Borderline pattern