Personality disorders
Personality Disorders
Personality disorders are mental conditions in which an individual exhibits persistent, inflexible, and dysfunctional patterns of thinking, behavior, and interpersonal functioning that differ significantly from cultural and social expectations. These behavioral patterns and personality characteristics are generally stable over time and cause significant distress or problems in the person’s life or interpersonal relationships. Here are some of the most common personality disorders:
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): People with BPD often have difficulty regulating their emotions and may experience intense mood swings, unstable relationships, impulsivity, self-harm, and a negative self-image. They may fear abandonment and have difficulty maintaining stable relationships.
- Antisocial personality disorder (APD): People with APD show a pattern of disregard for the rights of others, lack of empathy, impulsivity, criminal behavior, and manipulation. They often have difficulty respecting social norms and may endanger other people.
- Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD): People with NPD have an exaggerated need for admiration and an inflated self-image. They may be insensitive to the feelings of others, have unrealistic expectations of special treatment, and exploit other people to get their needs met.
- Schizoid personality disorder: People with this disorder tend to be emotionally distant, avoid close relationships, and may appear cold or indifferent toward others. They prefer solitude and have a limited emotional range.
- Histrionic personality disorder: People with this disorder tend to be dramatic, emotional, and constantly seek attention and approval. They may be impressionable and have difficulty maintaining authentic relationships due to their need to be the center of attention.
- Schizotypal personality disorder: People with this disorder may show strange or eccentric behavior, as well as peculiar beliefs or thoughts. They have difficulty maintaining close relationships and experience social anxiety.
- Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD): People with OCPD are perfectionists, rigid, and obsessed with order and control. They have difficulty relaxing and can be excessively critical of themselves and others.
- Avoidant personality disorder: People with this disorder often avoid social situations due to anxiety and fear of rejection. They have a negative self-image and may be inhibited in their interpersonal behavior. The severity of the symptoms is greater than in social anxiety.
