Type A behavior (hard-driving, competitive, time-urgent, hostile-irritable) has been linked to high stress levels and the risk of eventual cardiovascular problems (i.e., coronary heart disease, CHD).
Distressed. The type D personality was first introduced in 1996 and is characterized by "distressed" traits such as being more prone to negative emotions and a lack of self-expression. Stress, depression, anxiety, anger, and loneliness are also associated with the Type D personality.
Key Differences Between Type A and Type B Personality
Type A personality is one which is stress-prone, in a hurry, impatient and fast in whatever they do. Type B personality is one which is less stress-prone patient, relaxed, easy-going and lacks time-urgency. Type A individuals tend to be sensitive and proactive.
Type D personality is often called "distressed" personality. If your personality is type D, you tend to have negative emotions across many situations but avoid expressing those emotions because of fear of rejection or disapproval.
Borderline personality disorder (BPD), also known as emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD), is a personality disorder characterized by a long-term pattern of intense and unstable interpersonal relationships, distorted sense of self, and strong emotional reactions.
Some personality types that are prone to mental health conditions include isolated introverts, overachievers, dramatists, day dreamers, worry warts, and perfectionists. People with these personalities are at risk of anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and other mental disorders.
According to a 2017 study, people with a type A personality may be more at risk of stress and burnout than people with a type B personality. This may be due to the different approaches people with type A or type B personalities take to deal with and manage stress.
The results showed that individuals with social anxiety disorder had markedly different personality traits, in particular, high neuroticism and introversion, in other words, a tendency to be emotionally unstable and inward turning.
The term “Stress prone type A personality” is defined as a kind of personality that cannot cope well with stress. Type A individuals tend to be very competitive and self-critical, experi- ence a constant sense of urgency and tend to be easily aroused to anger or hostility [1].
Type B personalities are able to view things more adaptively. They are better able to put things into perspective, and think through how they are going to deal with situations. Consequently they tend to be less stress-prone.
Research has indicated that individuals with high emotional reactivity (high neuroticism) and introverted tendencies (low extroversion) are more likely to experience anxiety than other personality types [101].
People high in neuroticism (very emotionally sensitive) and introverts are two personality types more likely to experience negative thoughts research finds. In addition, being introverted is linked to spontaneously remembering more negative life events.
The short answer is that INFPs are the most anxious personality type, although it's a more complicated question than it seems because the experience of anxiety isn't really just one thing - it's a multidimensional vector.
Type D personality is associated with social anxiety in the general population.
The classic type of introvert we all know. A social introvert is someone who categorically prefers to spend time alone. They will go out of their way to ensure that they have the amount of time to themselves that they need. But if they do socialise, it will only be with a very close-knit group of friends.
Social anxiety is not just an extreme form of introversion. Introversion is related to social energy, while social anxiety is a mental health condition related to fear of social interactions.
Type B personalities can be generally summarised as; easy going, relaxed and highly-flexible. Generally taking a much more carefree approach and wider philosophical view of themselves, work/life balance and other traits which make them less stressed and more widely appreciated when compared to Type A personalities.
Perceiving (P) personality types, particularly those who are also Intuitives (N), are often painted as the worst procrastinators.
ESTJs have a tendency to think they are always right and that their moral compass is objective, absolute and universal.
Individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPDs) become overwhelmed and incapacitated by the intensity of their emotions, whether it is joy and elation or depression, anxiety, and rage. They are unable to manage these intense emotions.
It has been established that cluster-C personality traits are common in patients with OCD.
INTP. INTPs are the winner of the most intelligent personality type. They are highly analytical and logical, and they are always looking for new ways to improve systems and solve problems.
ESTPs and ENTJs have the potential to be the most toxic personality types. They have a tendency to be egotistical, competitive, and controlling. This does not mean everyone with these personality types is toxic. But it is important to be aware of these tendencies that can lead to unhealthy behavior.