Are you a Type D personality?

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Stressed-Out Types Put Heart at Risk

Anxious 'Type D' Personality Types More Likely to Have Heart Problems
Sept. 14, 2010

People who constantly feel anxious or distressed have a higher risk of heart problems than people with a more easygoing personality.

A new study shows that heart disease patients with a Type D personality are more than three times as likely to suffer heart attack, heart failure, or other heart-related problems than heart patients with other personality types.

Type A vs. Type D


Most people are familiar with Type A personalities, whose traits include competitiveness, a focus on achievement, a sense of urgency, and hostility. Type D patients are different. “Type D patients tend to experience increased levels of anxiety, irritation, and depressed mood across situations and time, while not sharing these emotions with others because of fear of disapproval,” researcher Viola Spek, PhD, of Tiburg University in the Netherlands, says in a news release.

Researchers found that the Type D personality type was an even more accurate predictor of future heart problems and heart-related deaths than traditional medical risk factors.

Your Personality and Your Heart

The study, published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, analyzed the results of 49 studies involving 6,121 people with heart disease.

The results showed that Type D personalities with heart disease had a three-fold higher risk of having heart events, including angioplasty or bypass procedures, heart failure, heart transplantation, heart attack, or death, compared to other personality types.

In addition, people with a Type D personality were three times more likely to develop psychological problems such as clinical depression, anxiety, or poor mental health.

Researchers say the findings suggest that screening heart disease patients for personality traits could give doctors a chance to intervene early with psychological or behavioral counseling and perhaps improve treatment results.

Although the reasons for higher risk among Type D patients are not clear, the researchers note that Type D personalities appear to respond differently to stress. This may increase levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the blood and may be related to higher levels of inflammation.

Type D personalities may also be less likely to get regular checkups or communicate well with their doctors.




Now all we need is a study documenting if/how snus use affects personality.

"Leave my *$&&#@ snus alone or I'll break your &%@^# arm!!"
Definitely Type A!!

AND NOW THIS MUSICAL INTERLUDE TO SOOTHE THE SAVAGE BEAST

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thats bullshit

[GENERAL BILLY]

What is type C?

[snusgetter]

What is type C?

Dead??

[snusgetter]

thats bullshit

Type A!!

Or maybe Type X??

[snusgetter]

A B C D Personalities

What is type C?

PERSONALITY TESTING

THE LEADER - THE "A" TYPE PERSONALITY

We need not look very far to find an "A" personality in our midst. They are the ones that are always "looking for a better way" or building a "better mouse trap". They have an entrepreneurial streak and don't mind taking risk in order to receive the rewards that can go along with it.

The "A" personality is usually very independent, direct and to the point. They will probably tell you to "get to the bottom line" or give them the "executive summary" to read. They don't like routine and often delegate routine chores to someone else.

The "A" Personality enjoys change, and one of their biggest fears is falling into a routine. They are very focused on what they are doing and are almost always relatively insensitive to others that might be around them. If they tell somebody something, or explain it, they'll say it ONCE and expect that everybody listening understood because they're ready to move on.

"A" type personalities are often found as business owners, managers, sales people (especially straight commission), or any position requiring a very "direct" person that typically "takes charge" and forges ahead. They are very decisive and persistent in getting what they want and need.

THE SOCIALIZER - "B" TYPE PERSONALITY

The "B" type loves to party, travel and be part of groups, and is often the center of attention. They love excitement and are often impatient and demanding as a result of being a "high energy" type. They love the limelight and the "hype" and often do very well in sales, advertising, marketing, public speaking, party planning, travel and other positions where they can have a "good time" while working.

The "B" personality is as Supportive of others as they are direct in their approach. Most people enjoy being around them or watching or listening to them "perform". Many radio and TV personalities, actors and high-profile speakers are often "B" personalities. It is very important for the "B" personality to be liked by others and can be easily hurt if they think someone doesn't care for them. They may take it very personally.

A good example of a "B" personality was the part Bette Midler played in the movie "Beaches" where her character was a big success in movies and on the stage. An outstanding line from the movie was, when having her best friend over who she hasn't seen in years, she takes her on a whirlwind tour of her elaborate apartment then says: "... enough about ME, let's talk about YOU. So, what do you think if ME?"

Certainly, most "B" personalities are not that "strong", but it does provide a good mental picture of some of the characteristics to look for in the "B" type.

This type often does well in sales as they tend to be very talkative and outgoing with people and are normally quite persuasive.

"DETAILS, DETAILS... "
THE "C" TYPE PERSONALITY

If you want to picture a typical "C" type personality, think of your accountant, an engineer or a computer programmer or analyst. The "C" thrives on details, accuracy and takes just about everything seriously. They are usually very neat, dress fashionably and are very calculated and precise in just about everything they do.

The "C" doesn't like "hype", rather, they want facts... information from which they can verify the details and make a decision. They are very consistent in everything they do because everything has an order or procedure; thus they can be predictable at times and often very dependable, however, don't expect them to make a decision when YOU want it, as it will only come after THEY have checked all the facts and are satisfied that everything is correct.

They are deep, thoughtful and usually very sensitive. They enjoy know how and why things are the way they are rather than taking anything at face value. They often make good customer service people and sales people, especially if the product to support or sell is something "technical" or involves numbers. They are loyal and patient and can leave customers with a good feeling that they're somebody that really cares. However, managers may need to make sure they don't spend TOO much time with details if the objective or expected outcome doesn't warrant the investment of their time and expertise.

ALWAYS THERE WHEN YOU NEED THEM
THE "D" TYPE PERSONALITY

The typical "D" personality doesn't like change, preferring instead, to have a set of guidelines from which to follow and they won't mind doing the same thing over and over. They are usually more motivated by security and benefits and are likely to get the "gold watch" if the company can provide the security they seek.

"D" types are very supportive of others and are often the type that others turn to when they have a problem. Their compassion level is usually quite high and often seem very happy and content with themselves and life in general. They are usually punctual, and consistent. They add "balance" and support in the workplace and may be the champion of the "under dog".


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[visiON]

I'm a mix between the type C and D... Does it increase my risk of heart problems by 1.5?

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wtf, I fit in all 4 catagorys. seriously. they all described me pretty well.

No wonder my hearts only pumping at 50% and doc says I'm a walking heart attack.



sure glad theres doesn't seem to be a type F or I'd already be dead.

[dreed2]

I'm a little bit of all of them, so I'm just me. That's why no one understands me.

[snusgetter]

I'm a mix between the type C and D... Does it increase my risk of heart problems by 1.5?

We'll just have to wait for the next study to be released.

Remember, these studies are released in such a way that one can gloat,
or worry, over the results until the next study contradicts the first. Then
a third study exonerates some of the findings of the first two and heralds
new data that is 'extraordinary' in its details.

By then you're reaching for something stronger than an aspirin ........
like a cold six-pack or two!

[dreed2]

We'll just have to wait for the next study to be released.

Remember, these studies are released in such a way that one can gloat,
or worry, over the results until the next study contradicts the first. Then
a third study exonerates some of the findings of the first two and heralds
new data that is 'extraordinary' in its details.

By then you're reaching for something stronger than an aspirin ........
like a cold six-pack or two!

Since none of us get out this world alive anyways, let's just eat, snuss, and be merry! :-)

[snusgetter]

wtf, I fit in all 4 catagorys. seriously. they all described me pretty well.

No wonder my hearts only pumping at 50% and doc says I'm a walking heart attack.

sure glad theres doesn't seem to be a type F or I'd already be dead.

PP -- Evidently there might be a Type F ...

Notes:
We all know the classic type A personality, which was identified in 1959 by the cardiologists Meyer Friedman and Ray Rosenman. But there's a whole type taxonomy out there, of which today's type T personality is but one example. Here's a list of all the personality types I was able to identify (note that many of these require your tongue to be planted relatively securely in the cheek of your choice):

Type A— Competitive, driven, stressed, workaholic

Type B— Relaxed, patient, friendly

Type C— Reticent, unassertive, nice to a fault

Type D— Anxious, insecure, gloomy, depressed

Type E— High-achieving, perfectionist, everything to everybody

Type F— Prone to forwarding e-mail messages

Type H— Hostile, hateful

Type I— Egocentric

Type J— Orderly, neat

Type M— Melodramatic

Type O— Prone to making spelling mistakes

Type P— Persistent

Type R— Responsive

Type S— Doesn't get enough sleep

Type T— Thrill-seeking

Type V— Plain, simple (vanilla)

Type W— Wacko

Type X— Domineering, tyrannical

Type Z— Extremely laid back (the "opposite" of a Type A)

[snusgetter]

Since none of us get out this world alive anyways, let's just eat, snuss, and be merry! :-)

Let's all drink to that ..

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PP -- Evidently there might be a Type F ...

Notes:
We all know the classic type A personality, which was identified in 1959 by the cardiologists Meyer Friedman and Ray Rosenman. But there's a whole type taxonomy out there, of which today's type T personality is but one example. Here's a list of all the personality types I was able to identify (note that many of these require your tongue to be planted relatively securely in the cheek of your choice):

Type A— Competitive, driven, stressed, workaholic

Type B— Relaxed, patient, friendly

Type C— Reticent, unassertive, nice to a fault

Type D— Anxious, insecure, gloomy, depressed

Type E— High-achieving, perfectionist, everything to everybody

Type F— Prone to forwarding e-mail messages

Type H— Hostile, hateful

Type I— Egocentric

Type J— Orderly, neat

Type M— Melodramatic

Type O— Prone to making spelling mistakes

Type P— Persistent

Type R— Responsive

Type S— Doesn't get enough sleep

Type T— Thrill-seeking

Type V— Plain, simple (vanilla)

Type W— Wacko

Type X— Domineering, tyrannical

Type Z— Extremely laid back (the "opposite" of a Type A)

well at least there are 5 types that I'm not. and I dn't normally forward emails

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well at least there are 5 types that I'm not. and I dn't normally forward emails

A man for all reasons...

No wonder the ladies (including the fine-feathered ones) find you so loveable...

The rest of us just figure you're cantankerous out of spite!!



BTW, I figure that 4 types are S - H - I - T .......... what's the fifth??