Well to begin with please go to my website for more indepth explanation http://kimanishorter.tripod.com
I’m trying to redirect traffic from here to my site. My theory has been updated since I first posted this thread. New archetypes and questions have been added.

Borderline is grouped together in the DSM with histrionic narcissism and sociopathy because they all contain similar characteristics. So that’s why you can apply all the same three archetypes to those 4 conditions.

My main sources are the DSM and the 12 common archetypes website.

I have not read this book of which you speak. Sounds interesting

I’m glad you find this interesting. As you can see I’ve added more archetypes since I first posted here and added more questions that deal with the new archetypes.

As far as the Buddhist concept of following a middle path or avoiding extremes the Designer type is in the middle of the two extremes that are the Professional and the Charmer type. The Charmer type lives a life of excess and egocentricity. The Professional type does the exact opposite only living to serve others. But the Designer isn’t concerned with either of those roles.

But it’s about which one is more prevalent than others with you. It’s not like these types / disorders overlap. You are going to see yourself as one much moreso than others.