What Are Personality Disorders?
Personality is the way of thinking, feeling, and behaving that makes each person different from other people.
An individual’s personality typically stays the same over time.
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Some people may have signs and symptoms of multiplepersonality disorder types.
Cluster A
These personality disorders are characterized by odd or eccentric behavior.
Cluster B personality disorders include:
Cluster C
Cluster C personality disorders are characterized byanxiety.
People with personality disorders in this cluster tend to experience pervasive anxiety and/or fearfulness.
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All personality disorders affect how someone thinks, feels, and behaves.
Symptoms of personality disorders can fall into one of two categories: self-identity and interpersonal functioning.
Causes
Personality disorders are among the least understood and recognized mental disorders.
It is thought that a combination of genetic factors and life experiencesparticularly adverse childhood experiencescontribute to personality disorder development.
There is also a significant association between a history of childhood trauma as well as verbal abuse.
Coping
Learning how to cope with a personality disorder is key to feeling well.
If there is no one to reach out to, call a helpline.
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