Abnormal psychology is the study of abnormal behavior, thoughts and emotions. There are many people with mental disorders that never get treated. It is very important to make correct diagnoses when diagnosing a patient. Accurate diagnosing will insure that the individual is receiving the best treatment possible. The earlier mental illnesses are detected they easier they are to treat. It should always be ones priority to function as normal as possible and get back on track. Educating people on their disorder and treatment options will give them a better understanding of their condition and what they can do to stay healthy and recover to normal.

I am going to be writing a psychological case study on Trevor Reznik from the Machinist. I will be giving a brief background on Trevor as well as discussing his behavior and symptoms. I will base my diagnosis of his symptoms and behavior with accordance to the DSM-IV criteria and multi-axis diagnosis. I will also be recommending treatment and recovery options.

Trevor Reznik is a 29 year old man from Seattle Washington. He moved to Houston 5 years ago after earning a degree in machinery. Trevor is a Machinist at Skilled Craftsmen of Texas. He says he doesn't care much for the trade but the pay is alright. He states that he isn't very well at keeping in touch with family these days. He grew up in a single family home and his father died when he was a young boy. There is no history of medical or mental disorders to Trevor lihis knowledge. Trevor lives in a one bedroom apartment alone. After work Trevor goes to a small diner on the other side of town for coffee and pie. He enjoys the conversation with his waitress Gabriella. Gabriella has an 8 year old son named Nicholas. He also discussed his relationship with his neighbor Stevie and female companion. He expressed how he cared for her and enjoyed spending time with her. He