Different Types of Personality disorder
                     Different Types 
of Personality 
Disorder
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What Are Personality Disorders?
According to the diagnostic and statistical manual on mental disorders, 
personality disorders are marked by abnormal behaviour and an 
unhealthy thinking pattern. There are no such markers to determine 
whether a personality is normal. People's experiences with personality 
disorders vary. People dealing with these disorders face extreme mood 
swings or instability depending on the type of disorder they are facing.
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What Are the types of Personality 
Disorders ?
1. Cluster A personality disorder
2. Cluster B personality disorder
3. Cluster C personality disorder
Every class has different behaviour patterns, which we will discuss 
further.
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Cluster
A
This disorder includes abnormal and eccentric 
behaviour. People who are dealing with disorders are 
highly suspicious of others. It also includes paranoid 
personality disorder and schizoid personality 
disorder.
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Paranoid personality disorder
People dealing with this disorder see the world in a distorted way and 
create their own reality based on their suspicions. Some symptoms 
are:
 Distrusting others
 Creating the belief that others are going to hurt them
 Suspecting their spouse
 Holding onto grudges
In such cases, it is best to get help to avoid any harm to your mental 
health. The treatment will be long, but with the love and support of 
your friends and family, you can ease through this journey.
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Schizoid personality disorder
People dealing with this disorder appear too cold and disconnected 
from other people. This can happen due to some early-life bad 
experiences or genetic factors. Although it is not like other mental 
disorders, this one can gradually grow over time if certain 
environmental stressors remain present in the individual's life.
Some symptoms are
 Tend to stay alone
 Lack of interest in sex
 Find it hard to express their emotions
 No interest in forming social relationships
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Cluster
B
People dealing with this disorder display overly 
emotional and dramatic behaviour. This disorder 
includes borderline personality disorder and 
narcissistic personality disorder.
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Antisocial personality disorder
People dealing with disorder behave in a very peculiar manner.
Some symptoms are:
 Avoiding responsibility
 Lying and disrespecting others
 Aggression and violent behaviour
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Borderline personality disorder
It is a mental disorder that can lead to impulsive behaviour and 
severe emotional instability. People dealing with this disorder 
experience intense mood swings, drastic changes in their thought 
patterns, and difficulty dealing with their emotions.
Some symptoms are
 Suicidal tendencies
 Distorted self-image
 Extreme mood swings
 Feeling of emptiness and being left out
 Impulsive behaviour and anger
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Narcissistic personality disorder
This disorder can be life-threatening if not treated. It is also harmful 
to interpersonal relationships.
Some symptoms are
 Extreme level of selfishness
 Lack of empathy
 Seeking constant admiration from others
 Gets easily overwhelmed
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Cluster
C
The defining characteristic of this disorder is fear and 
anxiety. Dependent personality disorder, obsessive-
compulsive disorder, and personality disorder fall 
under this category.
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Avoidant personality disorder 
People dealing with this disorder find it difficult to sustain social 
interactions that can lead to conflicts in relationships. They often feel 
overwhelmed while sharing their feelings.
Some symptoms are
 Inferiority complex
 Fear of getting rejected
 Avoiding work that involves communications
 Introversion in personal relationships
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Dependent personality disorder
It is a mental illness that is characterised by low self-esteem and 
high dependency on others.
Some symptoms are
 Always feel the need to be taken care of
 Always seeks assurance from others
 Always agreeing with others
 Fear of disapproval
 Accept misbehaviour
 Find it hard to express their thoughts
 Jumping into other relationships after the end of one relationship
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Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
It is a mental condition characterised by obsessive behaviour and 
erratic thoughts.
Some symptoms are
 They strive for perfection and often feel sad when they are not 
able to achieve it
 Unable to throw any unimportant thing
 Controlling behaviour
 Neglecting friends and family while working on a task
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Treatment
There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for personality disorder. Each 
disorder requires a different approach through medication or therapy. 
If you think that you have a personality disorder, it is best to seek 
help from a professional.
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Conclusion
Personality disorders can affect a person's whole persona and 
behaviour. Its diagnosis and treatment are challenging. Although, 
with the help of professionals, you will get the treatment and support 
you require for your mental wellbeing.
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