Personality Disorders

What is a personality disorder? 

A personality disorder is a type of mental disorder in which you have a rigid and unhealthy pattern of thinking, functioning, and behaving. A person with a personality disorder has trouble perceiving and relating to situations and people. This causes significant problems and limitations in relationships, social activities, work and school.

In some cases, you may not realize that you have a personality disorder because your way of thinking and behaving seems natural to you. And you may blame others for the challenges you face.

Types of personality disorders:

Cluster A

Paranoid personality Disorder

Schizoid Personality Disorder

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Cluster B

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder

Histrionic Personality Disorder

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Cluster C

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Dependent Personality Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

How can therapy help?

Through therapy you can learn about your condition, your feelings, moods, behaviors, and thoughts. You can learn positive coping skills to manage your disorder and stress. Social skills training can give you knowledge and insight to learn healthy ways to regulate your symptoms and lessen behaviors interfering with your relationships and functioning. Family therapy can also provide support and education to family members of someone dealing with a personality disorder.