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Personality Disorders
Personality disorders are a group of mental health conditions that affect the way someone thinks, feels, and behaves. People with personality disorders may have difficulty relating to others, managing emotions, or coping with life’s challenges. These patterns are long-lasting and can impact relationships, work, and daily life.
COMMON SYMPTOMS
Difficulty understanding or relating to other people’s feelings
Trouble managing emotions, leading to mood swings or strong reactions
Unstable relationships, often involving idealizing people one moment and then feeling angry or disconnected the next
Persistent patterns of behavior that are extreme or unhealthy
A strong sense of distress or dissatisfaction with life
EXAMPLES
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Schizoid Personality Disorder
Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Histrionic Personality Disorder
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Dependent Personality Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)
MANAGEMENT
While Personality disorders are mainly treated with therapy, including techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), medications can help aspects of personality such as mood swings, impulsivity, anger, and etc.
