People can develop a personality disorder in adolescence or early adulthood.
They are grouped within one of three clusters, and the disorders within each cluster share similar characteristics.
People are often unable to form close relationships and often project their feelings of paranoia as anger.
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Those with ScPD do not have paranoia or hallucinations (cognitive or perceptual disturbances) likepeople with schizophreniado.
They sometimes have odd speech or behavior, and they have an odd or limited range of emotions.
It typically begins early in adulthood.
It is unclear why some develop more severe forms of the disorder.
The prevalence of this cluster of personality disorders has been estimated to vary between 1% and 6%.
This behavior may cause problems in relationships or at work.
These personality disorders are the most common of the three clusters, with a prevalence of 6%.
These behaviors often disrupt their personal, professional, and social lives.
With the right treatment, you’re free to manage symptoms and cope better with a personality disorder.
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