Personality disorders involve persistent patterns of thinking, behaviors, and emotions that are dysfunctional or extreme. There are many different types of personality disorders. Symptoms of these disorders can interfere with relationships and daily activities. Each type of personality disorder is categorized into a cluster, as follows:
Keep reading to learn more about these 10 types of personality disorders.
 A person with paranoid personality disorder (PPD) shows a persistent pattern of unwarranted distrust and suspicion of others. This includes viewing the behaviors of others as malicious. Common symptoms of PPD include:
For a diagnosis of PPD, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. In addition, symptoms must have begun by early adulthood. Learn more about paranoid personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with schizoid personality disorder may show detachment from and a general disinterest in personal relationships. They may also have a limited range of emotions when it comes to interacting with others. Symptoms of schizoid personality disorder include:
For a diagnosis of schizoid personality disorder, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. Learn more about schizoid personality disorder and its treatments. Schizotypal personality disorder involves a person’s intense discomfort with and inability to form close relationships. Someone with schizotypal personality disorder may appear to have distorted cognition and perception. They may exhibit eccentric behaviors. For a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder, a person must exhibit a pattern of at least five symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. These symptoms include:
Learn more about schizotypal personality disorder and its treatments. A person with antisocial personality disorder shows a complete disregard for the consequences of their actions or for the rights of others. They may commit acts of criminal behavior, exploitation, or recklessness without any remorse. They engage in these behaviors purely for personal profit and gain. A person must be older than 18 years for a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. In addition, their conduct behaviors must have begun before the age of 15. The symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include:
Learn more about antisocial personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with histrionic personality disorder typically exhibits extreme emotional and attention-seeking behaviors. If they are not the center of attention, they feel underappreciated or disregarded entirely. They may be overly seductive, inappropriately sexual, and enchanting to those around them. People with histrionic personality disorder often use repression and dissociation as defense mechanisms. A diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder requires five or more of the following symptoms:
Learn more about histrionic personality disorder and its treatments. Borderline personality disorder involves the inability to control emotions. Someone with this disorder finds it difficult to return to a typical baseline of emotions after a trigger. This lack of control can also lead to:
The symptoms of borderline personality disorder may vary. However, they typically include:
Learn more about borderline personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) exhibits patterns of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. They may have difficulty regulating their self-esteem, needing constant praise and attention. They may also devalue those around them in order to maintain a sense of superiority. A person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms for an NPD diagnosis:
Learn more about narcissistic personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with avoidant personality disorder often has an extreme sense of inadequacy. This causes them to avoid social situations and interactions out of the fear of rejection. For an avoidant personality disorder diagnosis, a person must meet at least four of the following criteria:
Learn more about avoidant personality disorder and its treatments. People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) have an intense need to be in control. They desire orderliness and perfection in every aspect of their life. There is typically little room for flexibility in this desire. For an OCPD diagnosis, a person must exhibit at least four of the following symptoms:
More research is needed on the effectiveness of treatments for OCPD. However, therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy have shown some success. Also, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may help manage some of the symptoms. Dependent personality disorder involves an excessive need to be taken care of. This often leads to a person losing their sense of autonomy. Their need is so great that they become totally submissive and excessively dependent on someone else. For a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder, a person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms:
Learn more about dependent personality disorder and its treatments. Personality disorders can cause emotional and relationship issues that affect one’s daily life. Many personality disorders co-occur with other mental health conditions. It is necessary to treat the underlying and co-occurring conditions in order to successfully treat the personality disorder. Personality disorders can be difficult to treat. If you are experiencing signs of a personality disorder, contact a mental health professional. They will work with you to find the most effective treatment. Page 2
Personality disorders involve persistent patterns of thinking, behaviors, and emotions that are dysfunctional or extreme. There are many different types of personality disorders. Symptoms of these disorders can interfere with relationships and daily activities. Each type of personality disorder is categorized into a cluster, as follows:
Keep reading to learn more about these 10 types of personality disorders.
A person with paranoid personality disorder (PPD) shows a persistent pattern of unwarranted distrust and suspicion of others. This includes viewing the behaviors of others as malicious. Common symptoms of PPD include:
For a diagnosis of PPD, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. In addition, symptoms must have begun by early adulthood. Learn more about paranoid personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with schizoid personality disorder may show detachment from and a general disinterest in personal relationships. They may also have a limited range of emotions when it comes to interacting with others. Symptoms of schizoid personality disorder include:
For a diagnosis of schizoid personality disorder, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. Learn more about schizoid personality disorder and its treatments. Schizotypal personality disorder involves a person’s intense discomfort with and inability to form close relationships. Someone with schizotypal personality disorder may appear to have distorted cognition and perception. They may exhibit eccentric behaviors. For a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder, a person must exhibit a pattern of at least five symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. These symptoms include:
Learn more about schizotypal personality disorder and its treatments. A person with antisocial personality disorder shows a complete disregard for the consequences of their actions or for the rights of others. They may commit acts of criminal behavior, exploitation, or recklessness without any remorse. They engage in these behaviors purely for personal profit and gain. A person must be older than 18 years for a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. In addition, their conduct behaviors must have begun before the age of 15. The symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include:
Learn more about antisocial personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with histrionic personality disorder typically exhibits extreme emotional and attention-seeking behaviors. If they are not the center of attention, they feel underappreciated or disregarded entirely. They may be overly seductive, inappropriately sexual, and enchanting to those around them. People with histrionic personality disorder often use repression and dissociation as defense mechanisms. A diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder requires five or more of the following symptoms:
Learn more about histrionic personality disorder and its treatments. Borderline personality disorder involves the inability to control emotions. Someone with this disorder finds it difficult to return to a typical baseline of emotions after a trigger. This lack of control can also lead to:
The symptoms of borderline personality disorder may vary. However, they typically include:
Learn more about borderline personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) exhibits patterns of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. They may have difficulty regulating their self-esteem, needing constant praise and attention. They may also devalue those around them in order to maintain a sense of superiority. A person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms for an NPD diagnosis:
Learn more about narcissistic personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with avoidant personality disorder often has an extreme sense of inadequacy. This causes them to avoid social situations and interactions out of the fear of rejection. For an avoidant personality disorder diagnosis, a person must meet at least four of the following criteria:
Learn more about avoidant personality disorder and its treatments. People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) have an intense need to be in control. They desire orderliness and perfection in every aspect of their life. There is typically little room for flexibility in this desire. For an OCPD diagnosis, a person must exhibit at least four of the following symptoms:
More research is needed on the effectiveness of treatments for OCPD. However, therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy have shown some success. Also, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may help manage some of the symptoms. Dependent personality disorder involves an excessive need to be taken care of. This often leads to a person losing their sense of autonomy. Their need is so great that they become totally submissive and excessively dependent on someone else. For a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder, a person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms:
Learn more about dependent personality disorder and its treatments. Personality disorders can cause emotional and relationship issues that affect one’s daily life. Many personality disorders co-occur with other mental health conditions. It is necessary to treat the underlying and co-occurring conditions in order to successfully treat the personality disorder. Personality disorders can be difficult to treat. If you are experiencing signs of a personality disorder, contact a mental health professional. They will work with you to find the most effective treatment. Page 3
Personality disorders involve persistent patterns of thinking, behaviors, and emotions that are dysfunctional or extreme. There are many different types of personality disorders. Symptoms of these disorders can interfere with relationships and daily activities. Each type of personality disorder is categorized into a cluster, as follows:
Keep reading to learn more about these 10 types of personality disorders.
A person with paranoid personality disorder (PPD) shows a persistent pattern of unwarranted distrust and suspicion of others. This includes viewing the behaviors of others as malicious. Common symptoms of PPD include:
For a diagnosis of PPD, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. In addition, symptoms must have begun by early adulthood. Learn more about paranoid personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with schizoid personality disorder may show detachment from and a general disinterest in personal relationships. They may also have a limited range of emotions when it comes to interacting with others. Symptoms of schizoid personality disorder include:
For a diagnosis of schizoid personality disorder, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. Learn more about schizoid personality disorder and its treatments. Schizotypal personality disorder involves a person’s intense discomfort with and inability to form close relationships. Someone with schizotypal personality disorder may appear to have distorted cognition and perception. They may exhibit eccentric behaviors. For a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder, a person must exhibit a pattern of at least five symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. These symptoms include:
Learn more about schizotypal personality disorder and its treatments. A person with antisocial personality disorder shows a complete disregard for the consequences of their actions or for the rights of others. They may commit acts of criminal behavior, exploitation, or recklessness without any remorse. They engage in these behaviors purely for personal profit and gain. A person must be older than 18 years for a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. In addition, their conduct behaviors must have begun before the age of 15. The symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include:
Learn more about antisocial personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with histrionic personality disorder typically exhibits extreme emotional and attention-seeking behaviors. If they are not the center of attention, they feel underappreciated or disregarded entirely. They may be overly seductive, inappropriately sexual, and enchanting to those around them. People with histrionic personality disorder often use repression and dissociation as defense mechanisms. A diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder requires five or more of the following symptoms:
Learn more about histrionic personality disorder and its treatments. Borderline personality disorder involves the inability to control emotions. Someone with this disorder finds it difficult to return to a typical baseline of emotions after a trigger. This lack of control can also lead to:
The symptoms of borderline personality disorder may vary. However, they typically include:
Learn more about borderline personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) exhibits patterns of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. They may have difficulty regulating their self-esteem, needing constant praise and attention. They may also devalue those around them in order to maintain a sense of superiority. A person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms for an NPD diagnosis:
Learn more about narcissistic personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with avoidant personality disorder often has an extreme sense of inadequacy. This causes them to avoid social situations and interactions out of the fear of rejection. For an avoidant personality disorder diagnosis, a person must meet at least four of the following criteria:
Learn more about avoidant personality disorder and its treatments. People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) have an intense need to be in control. They desire orderliness and perfection in every aspect of their life. There is typically little room for flexibility in this desire. For an OCPD diagnosis, a person must exhibit at least four of the following symptoms:
More research is needed on the effectiveness of treatments for OCPD. However, therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy have shown some success. Also, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may help manage some of the symptoms. Dependent personality disorder involves an excessive need to be taken care of. This often leads to a person losing their sense of autonomy. Their need is so great that they become totally submissive and excessively dependent on someone else. For a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder, a person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms:
Learn more about dependent personality disorder and its treatments. Personality disorders can cause emotional and relationship issues that affect one’s daily life. Many personality disorders co-occur with other mental health conditions. It is necessary to treat the underlying and co-occurring conditions in order to successfully treat the personality disorder. Personality disorders can be difficult to treat. If you are experiencing signs of a personality disorder, contact a mental health professional. They will work with you to find the most effective treatment. Page 4
Personality disorders involve persistent patterns of thinking, behaviors, and emotions that are dysfunctional or extreme. There are many different types of personality disorders. Symptoms of these disorders can interfere with relationships and daily activities. Each type of personality disorder is categorized into a cluster, as follows:
Keep reading to learn more about these 10 types of personality disorders.
A person with paranoid personality disorder (PPD) shows a persistent pattern of unwarranted distrust and suspicion of others. This includes viewing the behaviors of others as malicious. Common symptoms of PPD include:
For a diagnosis of PPD, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. In addition, symptoms must have begun by early adulthood. Learn more about paranoid personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with schizoid personality disorder may show detachment from and a general disinterest in personal relationships. They may also have a limited range of emotions when it comes to interacting with others. Symptoms of schizoid personality disorder include:
For a diagnosis of schizoid personality disorder, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. Learn more about schizoid personality disorder and its treatments. Schizotypal personality disorder involves a person’s intense discomfort with and inability to form close relationships. Someone with schizotypal personality disorder may appear to have distorted cognition and perception. They may exhibit eccentric behaviors. For a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder, a person must exhibit a pattern of at least five symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. These symptoms include:
Learn more about schizotypal personality disorder and its treatments. A person with antisocial personality disorder shows a complete disregard for the consequences of their actions or for the rights of others. They may commit acts of criminal behavior, exploitation, or recklessness without any remorse. They engage in these behaviors purely for personal profit and gain. A person must be older than 18 years for a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. In addition, their conduct behaviors must have begun before the age of 15. The symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include:
Learn more about antisocial personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with histrionic personality disorder typically exhibits extreme emotional and attention-seeking behaviors. If they are not the center of attention, they feel underappreciated or disregarded entirely. They may be overly seductive, inappropriately sexual, and enchanting to those around them. People with histrionic personality disorder often use repression and dissociation as defense mechanisms. A diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder requires five or more of the following symptoms:
Learn more about histrionic personality disorder and its treatments. Borderline personality disorder involves the inability to control emotions. Someone with this disorder finds it difficult to return to a typical baseline of emotions after a trigger. This lack of control can also lead to:
The symptoms of borderline personality disorder may vary. However, they typically include:
Learn more about borderline personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) exhibits patterns of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. They may have difficulty regulating their self-esteem, needing constant praise and attention. They may also devalue those around them in order to maintain a sense of superiority. A person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms for an NPD diagnosis:
Learn more about narcissistic personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with avoidant personality disorder often has an extreme sense of inadequacy. This causes them to avoid social situations and interactions out of the fear of rejection. For an avoidant personality disorder diagnosis, a person must meet at least four of the following criteria:
Learn more about avoidant personality disorder and its treatments. People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) have an intense need to be in control. They desire orderliness and perfection in every aspect of their life. There is typically little room for flexibility in this desire. For an OCPD diagnosis, a person must exhibit at least four of the following symptoms:
More research is needed on the effectiveness of treatments for OCPD. However, therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy have shown some success. Also, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may help manage some of the symptoms. Dependent personality disorder involves an excessive need to be taken care of. This often leads to a person losing their sense of autonomy. Their need is so great that they become totally submissive and excessively dependent on someone else. For a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder, a person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms:
Learn more about dependent personality disorder and its treatments. Personality disorders can cause emotional and relationship issues that affect one’s daily life. Many personality disorders co-occur with other mental health conditions. It is necessary to treat the underlying and co-occurring conditions in order to successfully treat the personality disorder. Personality disorders can be difficult to treat. If you are experiencing signs of a personality disorder, contact a mental health professional. They will work with you to find the most effective treatment. Page 5
Personality disorders involve persistent patterns of thinking, behaviors, and emotions that are dysfunctional or extreme. There are many different types of personality disorders. Symptoms of these disorders can interfere with relationships and daily activities. Each type of personality disorder is categorized into a cluster, as follows:
Keep reading to learn more about these 10 types of personality disorders.
A person with paranoid personality disorder (PPD) shows a persistent pattern of unwarranted distrust and suspicion of others. This includes viewing the behaviors of others as malicious. Common symptoms of PPD include:
For a diagnosis of PPD, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. In addition, symptoms must have begun by early adulthood. Learn more about paranoid personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with schizoid personality disorder may show detachment from and a general disinterest in personal relationships. They may also have a limited range of emotions when it comes to interacting with others. Symptoms of schizoid personality disorder include:
For a diagnosis of schizoid personality disorder, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. Learn more about schizoid personality disorder and its treatments. Schizotypal personality disorder involves a person’s intense discomfort with and inability to form close relationships. Someone with schizotypal personality disorder may appear to have distorted cognition and perception. They may exhibit eccentric behaviors. For a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder, a person must exhibit a pattern of at least five symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. These symptoms include:
Learn more about schizotypal personality disorder and its treatments. A person with antisocial personality disorder shows a complete disregard for the consequences of their actions or for the rights of others. They may commit acts of criminal behavior, exploitation, or recklessness without any remorse. They engage in these behaviors purely for personal profit and gain. A person must be older than 18 years for a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. In addition, their conduct behaviors must have begun before the age of 15. The symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include:
Learn more about antisocial personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with histrionic personality disorder typically exhibits extreme emotional and attention-seeking behaviors. If they are not the center of attention, they feel underappreciated or disregarded entirely. They may be overly seductive, inappropriately sexual, and enchanting to those around them. People with histrionic personality disorder often use repression and dissociation as defense mechanisms. A diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder requires five or more of the following symptoms:
Learn more about histrionic personality disorder and its treatments. Borderline personality disorder involves the inability to control emotions. Someone with this disorder finds it difficult to return to a typical baseline of emotions after a trigger. This lack of control can also lead to:
The symptoms of borderline personality disorder may vary. However, they typically include:
Learn more about borderline personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) exhibits patterns of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. They may have difficulty regulating their self-esteem, needing constant praise and attention. They may also devalue those around them in order to maintain a sense of superiority. A person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms for an NPD diagnosis:
Learn more about narcissistic personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with avoidant personality disorder often has an extreme sense of inadequacy. This causes them to avoid social situations and interactions out of the fear of rejection. For an avoidant personality disorder diagnosis, a person must meet at least four of the following criteria:
Learn more about avoidant personality disorder and its treatments. People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) have an intense need to be in control. They desire orderliness and perfection in every aspect of their life. There is typically little room for flexibility in this desire. For an OCPD diagnosis, a person must exhibit at least four of the following symptoms:
More research is needed on the effectiveness of treatments for OCPD. However, therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy have shown some success. Also, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may help manage some of the symptoms. Dependent personality disorder involves an excessive need to be taken care of. This often leads to a person losing their sense of autonomy. Their need is so great that they become totally submissive and excessively dependent on someone else. For a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder, a person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms:
Learn more about dependent personality disorder and its treatments. Personality disorders can cause emotional and relationship issues that affect one’s daily life. Many personality disorders co-occur with other mental health conditions. It is necessary to treat the underlying and co-occurring conditions in order to successfully treat the personality disorder. Personality disorders can be difficult to treat. If you are experiencing signs of a personality disorder, contact a mental health professional. They will work with you to find the most effective treatment. Page 6
Personality disorders involve persistent patterns of thinking, behaviors, and emotions that are dysfunctional or extreme. There are many different types of personality disorders. Symptoms of these disorders can interfere with relationships and daily activities. Each type of personality disorder is categorized into a cluster, as follows:
Keep reading to learn more about these 10 types of personality disorders.
A person with paranoid personality disorder (PPD) shows a persistent pattern of unwarranted distrust and suspicion of others. This includes viewing the behaviors of others as malicious. Common symptoms of PPD include:
For a diagnosis of PPD, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. In addition, symptoms must have begun by early adulthood. Learn more about paranoid personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with schizoid personality disorder may show detachment from and a general disinterest in personal relationships. They may also have a limited range of emotions when it comes to interacting with others. Symptoms of schizoid personality disorder include:
For a diagnosis of schizoid personality disorder, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. Learn more about schizoid personality disorder and its treatments. Schizotypal personality disorder involves a person’s intense discomfort with and inability to form close relationships. Someone with schizotypal personality disorder may appear to have distorted cognition and perception. They may exhibit eccentric behaviors. For a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder, a person must exhibit a pattern of at least five symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. These symptoms include:
Learn more about schizotypal personality disorder and its treatments. A person with antisocial personality disorder shows a complete disregard for the consequences of their actions or for the rights of others. They may commit acts of criminal behavior, exploitation, or recklessness without any remorse. They engage in these behaviors purely for personal profit and gain. A person must be older than 18 years for a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. In addition, their conduct behaviors must have begun before the age of 15. The symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include:
Learn more about antisocial personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with histrionic personality disorder typically exhibits extreme emotional and attention-seeking behaviors. If they are not the center of attention, they feel underappreciated or disregarded entirely. They may be overly seductive, inappropriately sexual, and enchanting to those around them. People with histrionic personality disorder often use repression and dissociation as defense mechanisms. A diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder requires five or more of the following symptoms:
Learn more about histrionic personality disorder and its treatments. Borderline personality disorder involves the inability to control emotions. Someone with this disorder finds it difficult to return to a typical baseline of emotions after a trigger. This lack of control can also lead to:
The symptoms of borderline personality disorder may vary. However, they typically include:
Learn more about borderline personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) exhibits patterns of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. They may have difficulty regulating their self-esteem, needing constant praise and attention. They may also devalue those around them in order to maintain a sense of superiority. A person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms for an NPD diagnosis:
Learn more about narcissistic personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with avoidant personality disorder often has an extreme sense of inadequacy. This causes them to avoid social situations and interactions out of the fear of rejection. For an avoidant personality disorder diagnosis, a person must meet at least four of the following criteria:
Learn more about avoidant personality disorder and its treatments. People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) have an intense need to be in control. They desire orderliness and perfection in every aspect of their life. There is typically little room for flexibility in this desire. For an OCPD diagnosis, a person must exhibit at least four of the following symptoms:
More research is needed on the effectiveness of treatments for OCPD. However, therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy have shown some success. Also, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may help manage some of the symptoms. Dependent personality disorder involves an excessive need to be taken care of. This often leads to a person losing their sense of autonomy. Their need is so great that they become totally submissive and excessively dependent on someone else. For a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder, a person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms:
Learn more about dependent personality disorder and its treatments. Personality disorders can cause emotional and relationship issues that affect one’s daily life. Many personality disorders co-occur with other mental health conditions. It is necessary to treat the underlying and co-occurring conditions in order to successfully treat the personality disorder. Personality disorders can be difficult to treat. If you are experiencing signs of a personality disorder, contact a mental health professional. They will work with you to find the most effective treatment. Page 7
Personality disorders involve persistent patterns of thinking, behaviors, and emotions that are dysfunctional or extreme. There are many different types of personality disorders. Symptoms of these disorders can interfere with relationships and daily activities. Each type of personality disorder is categorized into a cluster, as follows:
Keep reading to learn more about these 10 types of personality disorders.
A person with paranoid personality disorder (PPD) shows a persistent pattern of unwarranted distrust and suspicion of others. This includes viewing the behaviors of others as malicious. Common symptoms of PPD include:
For a diagnosis of PPD, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. In addition, symptoms must have begun by early adulthood. Learn more about paranoid personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with schizoid personality disorder may show detachment from and a general disinterest in personal relationships. They may also have a limited range of emotions when it comes to interacting with others. Symptoms of schizoid personality disorder include:
For a diagnosis of schizoid personality disorder, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. Learn more about schizoid personality disorder and its treatments. Schizotypal personality disorder involves a person’s intense discomfort with and inability to form close relationships. Someone with schizotypal personality disorder may appear to have distorted cognition and perception. They may exhibit eccentric behaviors. For a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder, a person must exhibit a pattern of at least five symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. These symptoms include:
Learn more about schizotypal personality disorder and its treatments. A person with antisocial personality disorder shows a complete disregard for the consequences of their actions or for the rights of others. They may commit acts of criminal behavior, exploitation, or recklessness without any remorse. They engage in these behaviors purely for personal profit and gain. A person must be older than 18 years for a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. In addition, their conduct behaviors must have begun before the age of 15. The symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include:
Learn more about antisocial personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with histrionic personality disorder typically exhibits extreme emotional and attention-seeking behaviors. If they are not the center of attention, they feel underappreciated or disregarded entirely. They may be overly seductive, inappropriately sexual, and enchanting to those around them. People with histrionic personality disorder often use repression and dissociation as defense mechanisms. A diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder requires five or more of the following symptoms:
Learn more about histrionic personality disorder and its treatments. Borderline personality disorder involves the inability to control emotions. Someone with this disorder finds it difficult to return to a typical baseline of emotions after a trigger. This lack of control can also lead to:
The symptoms of borderline personality disorder may vary. However, they typically include:
Learn more about borderline personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) exhibits patterns of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. They may have difficulty regulating their self-esteem, needing constant praise and attention. They may also devalue those around them in order to maintain a sense of superiority. A person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms for an NPD diagnosis:
Learn more about narcissistic personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with avoidant personality disorder often has an extreme sense of inadequacy. This causes them to avoid social situations and interactions out of the fear of rejection. For an avoidant personality disorder diagnosis, a person must meet at least four of the following criteria:
Learn more about avoidant personality disorder and its treatments. People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) have an intense need to be in control. They desire orderliness and perfection in every aspect of their life. There is typically little room for flexibility in this desire. For an OCPD diagnosis, a person must exhibit at least four of the following symptoms:
More research is needed on the effectiveness of treatments for OCPD. However, therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy have shown some success. Also, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may help manage some of the symptoms. Dependent personality disorder involves an excessive need to be taken care of. This often leads to a person losing their sense of autonomy. Their need is so great that they become totally submissive and excessively dependent on someone else. For a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder, a person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms:
Learn more about dependent personality disorder and its treatments. Personality disorders can cause emotional and relationship issues that affect one’s daily life. Many personality disorders co-occur with other mental health conditions. It is necessary to treat the underlying and co-occurring conditions in order to successfully treat the personality disorder. Personality disorders can be difficult to treat. If you are experiencing signs of a personality disorder, contact a mental health professional. They will work with you to find the most effective treatment. Page 8
Personality disorders involve persistent patterns of thinking, behaviors, and emotions that are dysfunctional or extreme. There are many different types of personality disorders. Symptoms of these disorders can interfere with relationships and daily activities. Each type of personality disorder is categorized into a cluster, as follows:
Keep reading to learn more about these 10 types of personality disorders.
A person with paranoid personality disorder (PPD) shows a persistent pattern of unwarranted distrust and suspicion of others. This includes viewing the behaviors of others as malicious. Common symptoms of PPD include:
For a diagnosis of PPD, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. In addition, symptoms must have begun by early adulthood. Learn more about paranoid personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with schizoid personality disorder may show detachment from and a general disinterest in personal relationships. They may also have a limited range of emotions when it comes to interacting with others. Symptoms of schizoid personality disorder include:
For a diagnosis of schizoid personality disorder, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. Learn more about schizoid personality disorder and its treatments. Schizotypal personality disorder involves a person’s intense discomfort with and inability to form close relationships. Someone with schizotypal personality disorder may appear to have distorted cognition and perception. They may exhibit eccentric behaviors. For a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder, a person must exhibit a pattern of at least five symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. These symptoms include:
Learn more about schizotypal personality disorder and its treatments. A person with antisocial personality disorder shows a complete disregard for the consequences of their actions or for the rights of others. They may commit acts of criminal behavior, exploitation, or recklessness without any remorse. They engage in these behaviors purely for personal profit and gain. A person must be older than 18 years for a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. In addition, their conduct behaviors must have begun before the age of 15. The symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include:
Learn more about antisocial personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with histrionic personality disorder typically exhibits extreme emotional and attention-seeking behaviors. If they are not the center of attention, they feel underappreciated or disregarded entirely. They may be overly seductive, inappropriately sexual, and enchanting to those around them. People with histrionic personality disorder often use repression and dissociation as defense mechanisms. A diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder requires five or more of the following symptoms:
Learn more about histrionic personality disorder and its treatments. Borderline personality disorder involves the inability to control emotions. Someone with this disorder finds it difficult to return to a typical baseline of emotions after a trigger. This lack of control can also lead to:
The symptoms of borderline personality disorder may vary. However, they typically include:
Learn more about borderline personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) exhibits patterns of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. They may have difficulty regulating their self-esteem, needing constant praise and attention. They may also devalue those around them in order to maintain a sense of superiority. A person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms for an NPD diagnosis:
Learn more about narcissistic personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with avoidant personality disorder often has an extreme sense of inadequacy. This causes them to avoid social situations and interactions out of the fear of rejection. For an avoidant personality disorder diagnosis, a person must meet at least four of the following criteria:
Learn more about avoidant personality disorder and its treatments. People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) have an intense need to be in control. They desire orderliness and perfection in every aspect of their life. There is typically little room for flexibility in this desire. For an OCPD diagnosis, a person must exhibit at least four of the following symptoms:
More research is needed on the effectiveness of treatments for OCPD. However, therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy have shown some success. Also, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may help manage some of the symptoms. Dependent personality disorder involves an excessive need to be taken care of. This often leads to a person losing their sense of autonomy. Their need is so great that they become totally submissive and excessively dependent on someone else. For a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder, a person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms:
Learn more about dependent personality disorder and its treatments. Personality disorders can cause emotional and relationship issues that affect one’s daily life. Many personality disorders co-occur with other mental health conditions. It is necessary to treat the underlying and co-occurring conditions in order to successfully treat the personality disorder. Personality disorders can be difficult to treat. If you are experiencing signs of a personality disorder, contact a mental health professional. They will work with you to find the most effective treatment. Page 9
Personality disorders involve persistent patterns of thinking, behaviors, and emotions that are dysfunctional or extreme. There are many different types of personality disorders. Symptoms of these disorders can interfere with relationships and daily activities. Each type of personality disorder is categorized into a cluster, as follows:
Keep reading to learn more about these 10 types of personality disorders.
A person with paranoid personality disorder (PPD) shows a persistent pattern of unwarranted distrust and suspicion of others. This includes viewing the behaviors of others as malicious. Common symptoms of PPD include:
For a diagnosis of PPD, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. In addition, symptoms must have begun by early adulthood. Learn more about paranoid personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with schizoid personality disorder may show detachment from and a general disinterest in personal relationships. They may also have a limited range of emotions when it comes to interacting with others. Symptoms of schizoid personality disorder include:
For a diagnosis of schizoid personality disorder, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. Learn more about schizoid personality disorder and its treatments. Schizotypal personality disorder involves a person’s intense discomfort with and inability to form close relationships. Someone with schizotypal personality disorder may appear to have distorted cognition and perception. They may exhibit eccentric behaviors. For a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder, a person must exhibit a pattern of at least five symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. These symptoms include:
Learn more about schizotypal personality disorder and its treatments. A person with antisocial personality disorder shows a complete disregard for the consequences of their actions or for the rights of others. They may commit acts of criminal behavior, exploitation, or recklessness without any remorse. They engage in these behaviors purely for personal profit and gain. A person must be older than 18 years for a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. In addition, their conduct behaviors must have begun before the age of 15. The symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include:
Learn more about antisocial personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with histrionic personality disorder typically exhibits extreme emotional and attention-seeking behaviors. If they are not the center of attention, they feel underappreciated or disregarded entirely. They may be overly seductive, inappropriately sexual, and enchanting to those around them. People with histrionic personality disorder often use repression and dissociation as defense mechanisms. A diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder requires five or more of the following symptoms:
Learn more about histrionic personality disorder and its treatments. Borderline personality disorder involves the inability to control emotions. Someone with this disorder finds it difficult to return to a typical baseline of emotions after a trigger. This lack of control can also lead to:
The symptoms of borderline personality disorder may vary. However, they typically include:
Learn more about borderline personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) exhibits patterns of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. They may have difficulty regulating their self-esteem, needing constant praise and attention. They may also devalue those around them in order to maintain a sense of superiority. A person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms for an NPD diagnosis:
Learn more about narcissistic personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with avoidant personality disorder often has an extreme sense of inadequacy. This causes them to avoid social situations and interactions out of the fear of rejection. For an avoidant personality disorder diagnosis, a person must meet at least four of the following criteria:
Learn more about avoidant personality disorder and its treatments. People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) have an intense need to be in control. They desire orderliness and perfection in every aspect of their life. There is typically little room for flexibility in this desire. For an OCPD diagnosis, a person must exhibit at least four of the following symptoms:
More research is needed on the effectiveness of treatments for OCPD. However, therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy have shown some success. Also, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may help manage some of the symptoms. Dependent personality disorder involves an excessive need to be taken care of. This often leads to a person losing their sense of autonomy. Their need is so great that they become totally submissive and excessively dependent on someone else. For a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder, a person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms:
Learn more about dependent personality disorder and its treatments. Personality disorders can cause emotional and relationship issues that affect one’s daily life. Many personality disorders co-occur with other mental health conditions. It is necessary to treat the underlying and co-occurring conditions in order to successfully treat the personality disorder. Personality disorders can be difficult to treat. If you are experiencing signs of a personality disorder, contact a mental health professional. They will work with you to find the most effective treatment. Page 10
Personality disorders involve persistent patterns of thinking, behaviors, and emotions that are dysfunctional or extreme. There are many different types of personality disorders. Symptoms of these disorders can interfere with relationships and daily activities. Each type of personality disorder is categorized into a cluster, as follows:
Keep reading to learn more about these 10 types of personality disorders.
A person with paranoid personality disorder (PPD) shows a persistent pattern of unwarranted distrust and suspicion of others. This includes viewing the behaviors of others as malicious. Common symptoms of PPD include:
For a diagnosis of PPD, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. In addition, symptoms must have begun by early adulthood. Learn more about paranoid personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with schizoid personality disorder may show detachment from and a general disinterest in personal relationships. They may also have a limited range of emotions when it comes to interacting with others. Symptoms of schizoid personality disorder include:
For a diagnosis of schizoid personality disorder, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. Learn more about schizoid personality disorder and its treatments. Schizotypal personality disorder involves a person’s intense discomfort with and inability to form close relationships. Someone with schizotypal personality disorder may appear to have distorted cognition and perception. They may exhibit eccentric behaviors. For a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder, a person must exhibit a pattern of at least five symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. These symptoms include:
Learn more about schizotypal personality disorder and its treatments. A person with antisocial personality disorder shows a complete disregard for the consequences of their actions or for the rights of others. They may commit acts of criminal behavior, exploitation, or recklessness without any remorse. They engage in these behaviors purely for personal profit and gain. A person must be older than 18 years for a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. In addition, their conduct behaviors must have begun before the age of 15. The symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include:
Learn more about antisocial personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with histrionic personality disorder typically exhibits extreme emotional and attention-seeking behaviors. If they are not the center of attention, they feel underappreciated or disregarded entirely. They may be overly seductive, inappropriately sexual, and enchanting to those around them. People with histrionic personality disorder often use repression and dissociation as defense mechanisms. A diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder requires five or more of the following symptoms:
Learn more about histrionic personality disorder and its treatments. Borderline personality disorder involves the inability to control emotions. Someone with this disorder finds it difficult to return to a typical baseline of emotions after a trigger. This lack of control can also lead to:
The symptoms of borderline personality disorder may vary. However, they typically include:
Learn more about borderline personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) exhibits patterns of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. They may have difficulty regulating their self-esteem, needing constant praise and attention. They may also devalue those around them in order to maintain a sense of superiority. A person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms for an NPD diagnosis:
Learn more about narcissistic personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with avoidant personality disorder often has an extreme sense of inadequacy. This causes them to avoid social situations and interactions out of the fear of rejection. For an avoidant personality disorder diagnosis, a person must meet at least four of the following criteria:
Learn more about avoidant personality disorder and its treatments. People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) have an intense need to be in control. They desire orderliness and perfection in every aspect of their life. There is typically little room for flexibility in this desire. For an OCPD diagnosis, a person must exhibit at least four of the following symptoms:
More research is needed on the effectiveness of treatments for OCPD. However, therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy have shown some success. Also, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may help manage some of the symptoms. Dependent personality disorder involves an excessive need to be taken care of. This often leads to a person losing their sense of autonomy. Their need is so great that they become totally submissive and excessively dependent on someone else. For a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder, a person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms:
Learn more about dependent personality disorder and its treatments. Personality disorders can cause emotional and relationship issues that affect one’s daily life. Many personality disorders co-occur with other mental health conditions. It is necessary to treat the underlying and co-occurring conditions in order to successfully treat the personality disorder. Personality disorders can be difficult to treat. If you are experiencing signs of a personality disorder, contact a mental health professional. They will work with you to find the most effective treatment. Page 11
Personality disorders involve persistent patterns of thinking, behaviors, and emotions that are dysfunctional or extreme. There are many different types of personality disorders. Symptoms of these disorders can interfere with relationships and daily activities. Each type of personality disorder is categorized into a cluster, as follows:
Keep reading to learn more about these 10 types of personality disorders.
A person with paranoid personality disorder (PPD) shows a persistent pattern of unwarranted distrust and suspicion of others. This includes viewing the behaviors of others as malicious. Common symptoms of PPD include:
For a diagnosis of PPD, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. In addition, symptoms must have begun by early adulthood. Learn more about paranoid personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with schizoid personality disorder may show detachment from and a general disinterest in personal relationships. They may also have a limited range of emotions when it comes to interacting with others. Symptoms of schizoid personality disorder include:
For a diagnosis of schizoid personality disorder, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. Learn more about schizoid personality disorder and its treatments. Schizotypal personality disorder involves a person’s intense discomfort with and inability to form close relationships. Someone with schizotypal personality disorder may appear to have distorted cognition and perception. They may exhibit eccentric behaviors. For a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder, a person must exhibit a pattern of at least five symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. These symptoms include:
Learn more about schizotypal personality disorder and its treatments. A person with antisocial personality disorder shows a complete disregard for the consequences of their actions or for the rights of others. They may commit acts of criminal behavior, exploitation, or recklessness without any remorse. They engage in these behaviors purely for personal profit and gain. A person must be older than 18 years for a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. In addition, their conduct behaviors must have begun before the age of 15. The symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include:
Learn more about antisocial personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with histrionic personality disorder typically exhibits extreme emotional and attention-seeking behaviors. If they are not the center of attention, they feel underappreciated or disregarded entirely. They may be overly seductive, inappropriately sexual, and enchanting to those around them. People with histrionic personality disorder often use repression and dissociation as defense mechanisms. A diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder requires five or more of the following symptoms:
Learn more about histrionic personality disorder and its treatments. Borderline personality disorder involves the inability to control emotions. Someone with this disorder finds it difficult to return to a typical baseline of emotions after a trigger. This lack of control can also lead to:
The symptoms of borderline personality disorder may vary. However, they typically include:
Learn more about borderline personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) exhibits patterns of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. They may have difficulty regulating their self-esteem, needing constant praise and attention. They may also devalue those around them in order to maintain a sense of superiority. A person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms for an NPD diagnosis:
Learn more about narcissistic personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with avoidant personality disorder often has an extreme sense of inadequacy. This causes them to avoid social situations and interactions out of the fear of rejection. For an avoidant personality disorder diagnosis, a person must meet at least four of the following criteria:
Learn more about avoidant personality disorder and its treatments. People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) have an intense need to be in control. They desire orderliness and perfection in every aspect of their life. There is typically little room for flexibility in this desire. For an OCPD diagnosis, a person must exhibit at least four of the following symptoms:
More research is needed on the effectiveness of treatments for OCPD. However, therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy have shown some success. Also, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may help manage some of the symptoms. Dependent personality disorder involves an excessive need to be taken care of. This often leads to a person losing their sense of autonomy. Their need is so great that they become totally submissive and excessively dependent on someone else. For a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder, a person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms:
Learn more about dependent personality disorder and its treatments. Personality disorders can cause emotional and relationship issues that affect one’s daily life. Many personality disorders co-occur with other mental health conditions. It is necessary to treat the underlying and co-occurring conditions in order to successfully treat the personality disorder. Personality disorders can be difficult to treat. If you are experiencing signs of a personality disorder, contact a mental health professional. They will work with you to find the most effective treatment. Page 12
Personality disorders involve persistent patterns of thinking, behaviors, and emotions that are dysfunctional or extreme. There are many different types of personality disorders. Symptoms of these disorders can interfere with relationships and daily activities. Each type of personality disorder is categorized into a cluster, as follows:
Keep reading to learn more about these 10 types of personality disorders.
A person with paranoid personality disorder (PPD) shows a persistent pattern of unwarranted distrust and suspicion of others. This includes viewing the behaviors of others as malicious. Common symptoms of PPD include:
For a diagnosis of PPD, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. In addition, symptoms must have begun by early adulthood. Learn more about paranoid personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with schizoid personality disorder may show detachment from and a general disinterest in personal relationships. They may also have a limited range of emotions when it comes to interacting with others. Symptoms of schizoid personality disorder include:
For a diagnosis of schizoid personality disorder, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. Learn more about schizoid personality disorder and its treatments. Schizotypal personality disorder involves a person’s intense discomfort with and inability to form close relationships. Someone with schizotypal personality disorder may appear to have distorted cognition and perception. They may exhibit eccentric behaviors. For a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder, a person must exhibit a pattern of at least five symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. These symptoms include:
Learn more about schizotypal personality disorder and its treatments. A person with antisocial personality disorder shows a complete disregard for the consequences of their actions or for the rights of others. They may commit acts of criminal behavior, exploitation, or recklessness without any remorse. They engage in these behaviors purely for personal profit and gain. A person must be older than 18 years for a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. In addition, their conduct behaviors must have begun before the age of 15. The symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include:
Learn more about antisocial personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with histrionic personality disorder typically exhibits extreme emotional and attention-seeking behaviors. If they are not the center of attention, they feel underappreciated or disregarded entirely. They may be overly seductive, inappropriately sexual, and enchanting to those around them. People with histrionic personality disorder often use repression and dissociation as defense mechanisms. A diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder requires five or more of the following symptoms:
Learn more about histrionic personality disorder and its treatments. Borderline personality disorder involves the inability to control emotions. Someone with this disorder finds it difficult to return to a typical baseline of emotions after a trigger. This lack of control can also lead to:
The symptoms of borderline personality disorder may vary. However, they typically include:
Learn more about borderline personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) exhibits patterns of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. They may have difficulty regulating their self-esteem, needing constant praise and attention. They may also devalue those around them in order to maintain a sense of superiority. A person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms for an NPD diagnosis:
Learn more about narcissistic personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with avoidant personality disorder often has an extreme sense of inadequacy. This causes them to avoid social situations and interactions out of the fear of rejection. For an avoidant personality disorder diagnosis, a person must meet at least four of the following criteria:
Learn more about avoidant personality disorder and its treatments. People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) have an intense need to be in control. They desire orderliness and perfection in every aspect of their life. There is typically little room for flexibility in this desire. For an OCPD diagnosis, a person must exhibit at least four of the following symptoms:
More research is needed on the effectiveness of treatments for OCPD. However, therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy have shown some success. Also, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may help manage some of the symptoms. Dependent personality disorder involves an excessive need to be taken care of. This often leads to a person losing their sense of autonomy. Their need is so great that they become totally submissive and excessively dependent on someone else. For a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder, a person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms:
Learn more about dependent personality disorder and its treatments. Personality disorders can cause emotional and relationship issues that affect one’s daily life. Many personality disorders co-occur with other mental health conditions. It is necessary to treat the underlying and co-occurring conditions in order to successfully treat the personality disorder. Personality disorders can be difficult to treat. If you are experiencing signs of a personality disorder, contact a mental health professional. They will work with you to find the most effective treatment. Page 13
Personality disorders involve persistent patterns of thinking, behaviors, and emotions that are dysfunctional or extreme. There are many different types of personality disorders. Symptoms of these disorders can interfere with relationships and daily activities. Each type of personality disorder is categorized into a cluster, as follows:
Keep reading to learn more about these 10 types of personality disorders.
A person with paranoid personality disorder (PPD) shows a persistent pattern of unwarranted distrust and suspicion of others. This includes viewing the behaviors of others as malicious. Common symptoms of PPD include:
For a diagnosis of PPD, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. In addition, symptoms must have begun by early adulthood. Learn more about paranoid personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with schizoid personality disorder may show detachment from and a general disinterest in personal relationships. They may also have a limited range of emotions when it comes to interacting with others. Symptoms of schizoid personality disorder include:
For a diagnosis of schizoid personality disorder, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. Learn more about schizoid personality disorder and its treatments. Schizotypal personality disorder involves a person’s intense discomfort with and inability to form close relationships. Someone with schizotypal personality disorder may appear to have distorted cognition and perception. They may exhibit eccentric behaviors. For a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder, a person must exhibit a pattern of at least five symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. These symptoms include:
Learn more about schizotypal personality disorder and its treatments. A person with antisocial personality disorder shows a complete disregard for the consequences of their actions or for the rights of others. They may commit acts of criminal behavior, exploitation, or recklessness without any remorse. They engage in these behaviors purely for personal profit and gain. A person must be older than 18 years for a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. In addition, their conduct behaviors must have begun before the age of 15. The symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include:
Learn more about antisocial personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with histrionic personality disorder typically exhibits extreme emotional and attention-seeking behaviors. If they are not the center of attention, they feel underappreciated or disregarded entirely. They may be overly seductive, inappropriately sexual, and enchanting to those around them. People with histrionic personality disorder often use repression and dissociation as defense mechanisms. A diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder requires five or more of the following symptoms:
Learn more about histrionic personality disorder and its treatments. Borderline personality disorder involves the inability to control emotions. Someone with this disorder finds it difficult to return to a typical baseline of emotions after a trigger. This lack of control can also lead to:
The symptoms of borderline personality disorder may vary. However, they typically include:
Learn more about borderline personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) exhibits patterns of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. They may have difficulty regulating their self-esteem, needing constant praise and attention. They may also devalue those around them in order to maintain a sense of superiority. A person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms for an NPD diagnosis:
Learn more about narcissistic personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with avoidant personality disorder often has an extreme sense of inadequacy. This causes them to avoid social situations and interactions out of the fear of rejection. For an avoidant personality disorder diagnosis, a person must meet at least four of the following criteria:
Learn more about avoidant personality disorder and its treatments. People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) have an intense need to be in control. They desire orderliness and perfection in every aspect of their life. There is typically little room for flexibility in this desire. For an OCPD diagnosis, a person must exhibit at least four of the following symptoms:
More research is needed on the effectiveness of treatments for OCPD. However, therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy have shown some success. Also, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may help manage some of the symptoms. Dependent personality disorder involves an excessive need to be taken care of. This often leads to a person losing their sense of autonomy. Their need is so great that they become totally submissive and excessively dependent on someone else. For a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder, a person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms:
Learn more about dependent personality disorder and its treatments. Personality disorders can cause emotional and relationship issues that affect one’s daily life. Many personality disorders co-occur with other mental health conditions. It is necessary to treat the underlying and co-occurring conditions in order to successfully treat the personality disorder. Personality disorders can be difficult to treat. If you are experiencing signs of a personality disorder, contact a mental health professional. They will work with you to find the most effective treatment. Page 14
Personality disorders involve persistent patterns of thinking, behaviors, and emotions that are dysfunctional or extreme. There are many different types of personality disorders. Symptoms of these disorders can interfere with relationships and daily activities. Each type of personality disorder is categorized into a cluster, as follows:
Keep reading to learn more about these 10 types of personality disorders.
A person with paranoid personality disorder (PPD) shows a persistent pattern of unwarranted distrust and suspicion of others. This includes viewing the behaviors of others as malicious. Common symptoms of PPD include:
For a diagnosis of PPD, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. In addition, symptoms must have begun by early adulthood. Learn more about paranoid personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with schizoid personality disorder may show detachment from and a general disinterest in personal relationships. They may also have a limited range of emotions when it comes to interacting with others. Symptoms of schizoid personality disorder include:
For a diagnosis of schizoid personality disorder, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. Learn more about schizoid personality disorder and its treatments. Schizotypal personality disorder involves a person’s intense discomfort with and inability to form close relationships. Someone with schizotypal personality disorder may appear to have distorted cognition and perception. They may exhibit eccentric behaviors. For a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder, a person must exhibit a pattern of at least five symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. These symptoms include:
Learn more about schizotypal personality disorder and its treatments. A person with antisocial personality disorder shows a complete disregard for the consequences of their actions or for the rights of others. They may commit acts of criminal behavior, exploitation, or recklessness without any remorse. They engage in these behaviors purely for personal profit and gain. A person must be older than 18 years for a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. In addition, their conduct behaviors must have begun before the age of 15. The symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include:
Learn more about antisocial personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with histrionic personality disorder typically exhibits extreme emotional and attention-seeking behaviors. If they are not the center of attention, they feel underappreciated or disregarded entirely. They may be overly seductive, inappropriately sexual, and enchanting to those around them. People with histrionic personality disorder often use repression and dissociation as defense mechanisms. A diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder requires five or more of the following symptoms:
Learn more about histrionic personality disorder and its treatments. Borderline personality disorder involves the inability to control emotions. Someone with this disorder finds it difficult to return to a typical baseline of emotions after a trigger. This lack of control can also lead to:
The symptoms of borderline personality disorder may vary. However, they typically include:
Learn more about borderline personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) exhibits patterns of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. They may have difficulty regulating their self-esteem, needing constant praise and attention. They may also devalue those around them in order to maintain a sense of superiority. A person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms for an NPD diagnosis:
Learn more about narcissistic personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with avoidant personality disorder often has an extreme sense of inadequacy. This causes them to avoid social situations and interactions out of the fear of rejection. For an avoidant personality disorder diagnosis, a person must meet at least four of the following criteria:
Learn more about avoidant personality disorder and its treatments. People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) have an intense need to be in control. They desire orderliness and perfection in every aspect of their life. There is typically little room for flexibility in this desire. For an OCPD diagnosis, a person must exhibit at least four of the following symptoms:
More research is needed on the effectiveness of treatments for OCPD. However, therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy have shown some success. Also, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may help manage some of the symptoms. Dependent personality disorder involves an excessive need to be taken care of. This often leads to a person losing their sense of autonomy. Their need is so great that they become totally submissive and excessively dependent on someone else. For a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder, a person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms:
Learn more about dependent personality disorder and its treatments. Personality disorders can cause emotional and relationship issues that affect one’s daily life. Many personality disorders co-occur with other mental health conditions. It is necessary to treat the underlying and co-occurring conditions in order to successfully treat the personality disorder. Personality disorders can be difficult to treat. If you are experiencing signs of a personality disorder, contact a mental health professional. They will work with you to find the most effective treatment. Page 15
Personality disorders involve persistent patterns of thinking, behaviors, and emotions that are dysfunctional or extreme. There are many different types of personality disorders. Symptoms of these disorders can interfere with relationships and daily activities. Each type of personality disorder is categorized into a cluster, as follows:
Keep reading to learn more about these 10 types of personality disorders.
A person with paranoid personality disorder (PPD) shows a persistent pattern of unwarranted distrust and suspicion of others. This includes viewing the behaviors of others as malicious. Common symptoms of PPD include:
For a diagnosis of PPD, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. In addition, symptoms must have begun by early adulthood. Learn more about paranoid personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with schizoid personality disorder may show detachment from and a general disinterest in personal relationships. They may also have a limited range of emotions when it comes to interacting with others. Symptoms of schizoid personality disorder include:
For a diagnosis of schizoid personality disorder, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. Learn more about schizoid personality disorder and its treatments. Schizotypal personality disorder involves a person’s intense discomfort with and inability to form close relationships. Someone with schizotypal personality disorder may appear to have distorted cognition and perception. They may exhibit eccentric behaviors. For a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder, a person must exhibit a pattern of at least five symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. These symptoms include:
Learn more about schizotypal personality disorder and its treatments. A person with antisocial personality disorder shows a complete disregard for the consequences of their actions or for the rights of others. They may commit acts of criminal behavior, exploitation, or recklessness without any remorse. They engage in these behaviors purely for personal profit and gain. A person must be older than 18 years for a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. In addition, their conduct behaviors must have begun before the age of 15. The symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include:
Learn more about antisocial personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with histrionic personality disorder typically exhibits extreme emotional and attention-seeking behaviors. If they are not the center of attention, they feel underappreciated or disregarded entirely. They may be overly seductive, inappropriately sexual, and enchanting to those around them. People with histrionic personality disorder often use repression and dissociation as defense mechanisms. A diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder requires five or more of the following symptoms:
Learn more about histrionic personality disorder and its treatments. Borderline personality disorder involves the inability to control emotions. Someone with this disorder finds it difficult to return to a typical baseline of emotions after a trigger. This lack of control can also lead to:
The symptoms of borderline personality disorder may vary. However, they typically include:
Learn more about borderline personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) exhibits patterns of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. They may have difficulty regulating their self-esteem, needing constant praise and attention. They may also devalue those around them in order to maintain a sense of superiority. A person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms for an NPD diagnosis:
Learn more about narcissistic personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with avoidant personality disorder often has an extreme sense of inadequacy. This causes them to avoid social situations and interactions out of the fear of rejection. For an avoidant personality disorder diagnosis, a person must meet at least four of the following criteria:
Learn more about avoidant personality disorder and its treatments. People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) have an intense need to be in control. They desire orderliness and perfection in every aspect of their life. There is typically little room for flexibility in this desire. For an OCPD diagnosis, a person must exhibit at least four of the following symptoms:
More research is needed on the effectiveness of treatments for OCPD. However, therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy have shown some success. Also, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may help manage some of the symptoms. Dependent personality disorder involves an excessive need to be taken care of. This often leads to a person losing their sense of autonomy. Their need is so great that they become totally submissive and excessively dependent on someone else. For a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder, a person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms:
Learn more about dependent personality disorder and its treatments. Personality disorders can cause emotional and relationship issues that affect one’s daily life. Many personality disorders co-occur with other mental health conditions. It is necessary to treat the underlying and co-occurring conditions in order to successfully treat the personality disorder. Personality disorders can be difficult to treat. If you are experiencing signs of a personality disorder, contact a mental health professional. They will work with you to find the most effective treatment. Page 16
Personality disorders involve persistent patterns of thinking, behaviors, and emotions that are dysfunctional or extreme. There are many different types of personality disorders. Symptoms of these disorders can interfere with relationships and daily activities. Each type of personality disorder is categorized into a cluster, as follows:
Keep reading to learn more about these 10 types of personality disorders.
A person with paranoid personality disorder (PPD) shows a persistent pattern of unwarranted distrust and suspicion of others. This includes viewing the behaviors of others as malicious. Common symptoms of PPD include:
For a diagnosis of PPD, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. In addition, symptoms must have begun by early adulthood. Learn more about paranoid personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with schizoid personality disorder may show detachment from and a general disinterest in personal relationships. They may also have a limited range of emotions when it comes to interacting with others. Symptoms of schizoid personality disorder include:
For a diagnosis of schizoid personality disorder, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. Learn more about schizoid personality disorder and its treatments. Schizotypal personality disorder involves a person’s intense discomfort with and inability to form close relationships. Someone with schizotypal personality disorder may appear to have distorted cognition and perception. They may exhibit eccentric behaviors. For a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder, a person must exhibit a pattern of at least five symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. These symptoms include:
Learn more about schizotypal personality disorder and its treatments. A person with antisocial personality disorder shows a complete disregard for the consequences of their actions or for the rights of others. They may commit acts of criminal behavior, exploitation, or recklessness without any remorse. They engage in these behaviors purely for personal profit and gain. A person must be older than 18 years for a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. In addition, their conduct behaviors must have begun before the age of 15. The symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include:
Learn more about antisocial personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with histrionic personality disorder typically exhibits extreme emotional and attention-seeking behaviors. If they are not the center of attention, they feel underappreciated or disregarded entirely. They may be overly seductive, inappropriately sexual, and enchanting to those around them. People with histrionic personality disorder often use repression and dissociation as defense mechanisms. A diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder requires five or more of the following symptoms:
Learn more about histrionic personality disorder and its treatments. Borderline personality disorder involves the inability to control emotions. Someone with this disorder finds it difficult to return to a typical baseline of emotions after a trigger. This lack of control can also lead to:
The symptoms of borderline personality disorder may vary. However, they typically include:
Learn more about borderline personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) exhibits patterns of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. They may have difficulty regulating their self-esteem, needing constant praise and attention. They may also devalue those around them in order to maintain a sense of superiority. A person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms for an NPD diagnosis:
Learn more about narcissistic personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with avoidant personality disorder often has an extreme sense of inadequacy. This causes them to avoid social situations and interactions out of the fear of rejection. For an avoidant personality disorder diagnosis, a person must meet at least four of the following criteria:
Learn more about avoidant personality disorder and its treatments. People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) have an intense need to be in control. They desire orderliness and perfection in every aspect of their life. There is typically little room for flexibility in this desire. For an OCPD diagnosis, a person must exhibit at least four of the following symptoms:
More research is needed on the effectiveness of treatments for OCPD. However, therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy have shown some success. Also, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may help manage some of the symptoms. Dependent personality disorder involves an excessive need to be taken care of. This often leads to a person losing their sense of autonomy. Their need is so great that they become totally submissive and excessively dependent on someone else. For a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder, a person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms:
Learn more about dependent personality disorder and its treatments. Personality disorders can cause emotional and relationship issues that affect one’s daily life. Many personality disorders co-occur with other mental health conditions. It is necessary to treat the underlying and co-occurring conditions in order to successfully treat the personality disorder. Personality disorders can be difficult to treat. If you are experiencing signs of a personality disorder, contact a mental health professional. They will work with you to find the most effective treatment. Page 17
Personality disorders involve persistent patterns of thinking, behaviors, and emotions that are dysfunctional or extreme. There are many different types of personality disorders. Symptoms of these disorders can interfere with relationships and daily activities. Each type of personality disorder is categorized into a cluster, as follows:
Keep reading to learn more about these 10 types of personality disorders.
A person with paranoid personality disorder (PPD) shows a persistent pattern of unwarranted distrust and suspicion of others. This includes viewing the behaviors of others as malicious. Common symptoms of PPD include:
For a diagnosis of PPD, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. In addition, symptoms must have begun by early adulthood. Learn more about paranoid personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with schizoid personality disorder may show detachment from and a general disinterest in personal relationships. They may also have a limited range of emotions when it comes to interacting with others. Symptoms of schizoid personality disorder include:
For a diagnosis of schizoid personality disorder, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. Learn more about schizoid personality disorder and its treatments. Schizotypal personality disorder involves a person’s intense discomfort with and inability to form close relationships. Someone with schizotypal personality disorder may appear to have distorted cognition and perception. They may exhibit eccentric behaviors. For a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder, a person must exhibit a pattern of at least five symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. These symptoms include:
Learn more about schizotypal personality disorder and its treatments. A person with antisocial personality disorder shows a complete disregard for the consequences of their actions or for the rights of others. They may commit acts of criminal behavior, exploitation, or recklessness without any remorse. They engage in these behaviors purely for personal profit and gain. A person must be older than 18 years for a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. In addition, their conduct behaviors must have begun before the age of 15. The symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include:
Learn more about antisocial personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with histrionic personality disorder typically exhibits extreme emotional and attention-seeking behaviors. If they are not the center of attention, they feel underappreciated or disregarded entirely. They may be overly seductive, inappropriately sexual, and enchanting to those around them. People with histrionic personality disorder often use repression and dissociation as defense mechanisms. A diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder requires five or more of the following symptoms:
Learn more about histrionic personality disorder and its treatments. Borderline personality disorder involves the inability to control emotions. Someone with this disorder finds it difficult to return to a typical baseline of emotions after a trigger. This lack of control can also lead to:
The symptoms of borderline personality disorder may vary. However, they typically include:
Learn more about borderline personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) exhibits patterns of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. They may have difficulty regulating their self-esteem, needing constant praise and attention. They may also devalue those around them in order to maintain a sense of superiority. A person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms for an NPD diagnosis:
Learn more about narcissistic personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with avoidant personality disorder often has an extreme sense of inadequacy. This causes them to avoid social situations and interactions out of the fear of rejection. For an avoidant personality disorder diagnosis, a person must meet at least four of the following criteria:
Learn more about avoidant personality disorder and its treatments. People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) have an intense need to be in control. They desire orderliness and perfection in every aspect of their life. There is typically little room for flexibility in this desire. For an OCPD diagnosis, a person must exhibit at least four of the following symptoms:
More research is needed on the effectiveness of treatments for OCPD. However, therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy have shown some success. Also, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may help manage some of the symptoms. Dependent personality disorder involves an excessive need to be taken care of. This often leads to a person losing their sense of autonomy. Their need is so great that they become totally submissive and excessively dependent on someone else. For a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder, a person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms:
Learn more about dependent personality disorder and its treatments. Personality disorders can cause emotional and relationship issues that affect one’s daily life. Many personality disorders co-occur with other mental health conditions. It is necessary to treat the underlying and co-occurring conditions in order to successfully treat the personality disorder. Personality disorders can be difficult to treat. If you are experiencing signs of a personality disorder, contact a mental health professional. They will work with you to find the most effective treatment. Page 18
Personality disorders involve persistent patterns of thinking, behaviors, and emotions that are dysfunctional or extreme. There are many different types of personality disorders. Symptoms of these disorders can interfere with relationships and daily activities. Each type of personality disorder is categorized into a cluster, as follows:
Keep reading to learn more about these 10 types of personality disorders.
A person with paranoid personality disorder (PPD) shows a persistent pattern of unwarranted distrust and suspicion of others. This includes viewing the behaviors of others as malicious. Common symptoms of PPD include:
For a diagnosis of PPD, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. In addition, symptoms must have begun by early adulthood. Learn more about paranoid personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with schizoid personality disorder may show detachment from and a general disinterest in personal relationships. They may also have a limited range of emotions when it comes to interacting with others. Symptoms of schizoid personality disorder include:
For a diagnosis of schizoid personality disorder, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. Learn more about schizoid personality disorder and its treatments. Schizotypal personality disorder involves a person’s intense discomfort with and inability to form close relationships. Someone with schizotypal personality disorder may appear to have distorted cognition and perception. They may exhibit eccentric behaviors. For a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder, a person must exhibit a pattern of at least five symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. These symptoms include:
Learn more about schizotypal personality disorder and its treatments. A person with antisocial personality disorder shows a complete disregard for the consequences of their actions or for the rights of others. They may commit acts of criminal behavior, exploitation, or recklessness without any remorse. They engage in these behaviors purely for personal profit and gain. A person must be older than 18 years for a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. In addition, their conduct behaviors must have begun before the age of 15. The symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include:
Learn more about antisocial personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with histrionic personality disorder typically exhibits extreme emotional and attention-seeking behaviors. If they are not the center of attention, they feel underappreciated or disregarded entirely. They may be overly seductive, inappropriately sexual, and enchanting to those around them. People with histrionic personality disorder often use repression and dissociation as defense mechanisms. A diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder requires five or more of the following symptoms:
Learn more about histrionic personality disorder and its treatments. Borderline personality disorder involves the inability to control emotions. Someone with this disorder finds it difficult to return to a typical baseline of emotions after a trigger. This lack of control can also lead to:
The symptoms of borderline personality disorder may vary. However, they typically include:
Learn more about borderline personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) exhibits patterns of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. They may have difficulty regulating their self-esteem, needing constant praise and attention. They may also devalue those around them in order to maintain a sense of superiority. A person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms for an NPD diagnosis:
Learn more about narcissistic personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with avoidant personality disorder often has an extreme sense of inadequacy. This causes them to avoid social situations and interactions out of the fear of rejection. For an avoidant personality disorder diagnosis, a person must meet at least four of the following criteria:
Learn more about avoidant personality disorder and its treatments. People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) have an intense need to be in control. They desire orderliness and perfection in every aspect of their life. There is typically little room for flexibility in this desire. For an OCPD diagnosis, a person must exhibit at least four of the following symptoms:
More research is needed on the effectiveness of treatments for OCPD. However, therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy have shown some success. Also, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may help manage some of the symptoms. Dependent personality disorder involves an excessive need to be taken care of. This often leads to a person losing their sense of autonomy. Their need is so great that they become totally submissive and excessively dependent on someone else. For a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder, a person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms:
Learn more about dependent personality disorder and its treatments. Personality disorders can cause emotional and relationship issues that affect one’s daily life. Many personality disorders co-occur with other mental health conditions. It is necessary to treat the underlying and co-occurring conditions in order to successfully treat the personality disorder. Personality disorders can be difficult to treat. If you are experiencing signs of a personality disorder, contact a mental health professional. They will work with you to find the most effective treatment. Page 19
Personality disorders involve persistent patterns of thinking, behaviors, and emotions that are dysfunctional or extreme. There are many different types of personality disorders. Symptoms of these disorders can interfere with relationships and daily activities. Each type of personality disorder is categorized into a cluster, as follows:
Keep reading to learn more about these 10 types of personality disorders.
A person with paranoid personality disorder (PPD) shows a persistent pattern of unwarranted distrust and suspicion of others. This includes viewing the behaviors of others as malicious. Common symptoms of PPD include:
For a diagnosis of PPD, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. In addition, symptoms must have begun by early adulthood. Learn more about paranoid personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with schizoid personality disorder may show detachment from and a general disinterest in personal relationships. They may also have a limited range of emotions when it comes to interacting with others. Symptoms of schizoid personality disorder include:
For a diagnosis of schizoid personality disorder, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. Learn more about schizoid personality disorder and its treatments. Schizotypal personality disorder involves a person’s intense discomfort with and inability to form close relationships. Someone with schizotypal personality disorder may appear to have distorted cognition and perception. They may exhibit eccentric behaviors. For a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder, a person must exhibit a pattern of at least five symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. These symptoms include:
Learn more about schizotypal personality disorder and its treatments. A person with antisocial personality disorder shows a complete disregard for the consequences of their actions or for the rights of others. They may commit acts of criminal behavior, exploitation, or recklessness without any remorse. They engage in these behaviors purely for personal profit and gain. A person must be older than 18 years for a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. In addition, their conduct behaviors must have begun before the age of 15. The symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include:
Learn more about antisocial personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with histrionic personality disorder typically exhibits extreme emotional and attention-seeking behaviors. If they are not the center of attention, they feel underappreciated or disregarded entirely. They may be overly seductive, inappropriately sexual, and enchanting to those around them. People with histrionic personality disorder often use repression and dissociation as defense mechanisms. A diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder requires five or more of the following symptoms:
Learn more about histrionic personality disorder and its treatments. Borderline personality disorder involves the inability to control emotions. Someone with this disorder finds it difficult to return to a typical baseline of emotions after a trigger. This lack of control can also lead to:
The symptoms of borderline personality disorder may vary. However, they typically include:
Learn more about borderline personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) exhibits patterns of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. They may have difficulty regulating their self-esteem, needing constant praise and attention. They may also devalue those around them in order to maintain a sense of superiority. A person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms for an NPD diagnosis:
Learn more about narcissistic personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with avoidant personality disorder often has an extreme sense of inadequacy. This causes them to avoid social situations and interactions out of the fear of rejection. For an avoidant personality disorder diagnosis, a person must meet at least four of the following criteria:
Learn more about avoidant personality disorder and its treatments. People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) have an intense need to be in control. They desire orderliness and perfection in every aspect of their life. There is typically little room for flexibility in this desire. For an OCPD diagnosis, a person must exhibit at least four of the following symptoms:
More research is needed on the effectiveness of treatments for OCPD. However, therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy have shown some success. Also, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may help manage some of the symptoms. Dependent personality disorder involves an excessive need to be taken care of. This often leads to a person losing their sense of autonomy. Their need is so great that they become totally submissive and excessively dependent on someone else. For a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder, a person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms:
Learn more about dependent personality disorder and its treatments. Personality disorders can cause emotional and relationship issues that affect one’s daily life. Many personality disorders co-occur with other mental health conditions. It is necessary to treat the underlying and co-occurring conditions in order to successfully treat the personality disorder. Personality disorders can be difficult to treat. If you are experiencing signs of a personality disorder, contact a mental health professional. They will work with you to find the most effective treatment. Page 20
Personality disorders involve persistent patterns of thinking, behaviors, and emotions that are dysfunctional or extreme. There are many different types of personality disorders. Symptoms of these disorders can interfere with relationships and daily activities. Each type of personality disorder is categorized into a cluster, as follows:
Keep reading to learn more about these 10 types of personality disorders.
A person with paranoid personality disorder (PPD) shows a persistent pattern of unwarranted distrust and suspicion of others. This includes viewing the behaviors of others as malicious. Common symptoms of PPD include:
For a diagnosis of PPD, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. In addition, symptoms must have begun by early adulthood. Learn more about paranoid personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with schizoid personality disorder may show detachment from and a general disinterest in personal relationships. They may also have a limited range of emotions when it comes to interacting with others. Symptoms of schizoid personality disorder include:
For a diagnosis of schizoid personality disorder, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. Learn more about schizoid personality disorder and its treatments. Schizotypal personality disorder involves a person’s intense discomfort with and inability to form close relationships. Someone with schizotypal personality disorder may appear to have distorted cognition and perception. They may exhibit eccentric behaviors. For a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder, a person must exhibit a pattern of at least five symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. These symptoms include:
Learn more about schizotypal personality disorder and its treatments. A person with antisocial personality disorder shows a complete disregard for the consequences of their actions or for the rights of others. They may commit acts of criminal behavior, exploitation, or recklessness without any remorse. They engage in these behaviors purely for personal profit and gain. A person must be older than 18 years for a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. In addition, their conduct behaviors must have begun before the age of 15. The symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include:
Learn more about antisocial personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with histrionic personality disorder typically exhibits extreme emotional and attention-seeking behaviors. If they are not the center of attention, they feel underappreciated or disregarded entirely. They may be overly seductive, inappropriately sexual, and enchanting to those around them. People with histrionic personality disorder often use repression and dissociation as defense mechanisms. A diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder requires five or more of the following symptoms:
Learn more about histrionic personality disorder and its treatments. Borderline personality disorder involves the inability to control emotions. Someone with this disorder finds it difficult to return to a typical baseline of emotions after a trigger. This lack of control can also lead to:
The symptoms of borderline personality disorder may vary. However, they typically include:
Learn more about borderline personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) exhibits patterns of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. They may have difficulty regulating their self-esteem, needing constant praise and attention. They may also devalue those around them in order to maintain a sense of superiority. A person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms for an NPD diagnosis:
Learn more about narcissistic personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with avoidant personality disorder often has an extreme sense of inadequacy. This causes them to avoid social situations and interactions out of the fear of rejection. For an avoidant personality disorder diagnosis, a person must meet at least four of the following criteria:
Learn more about avoidant personality disorder and its treatments. People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) have an intense need to be in control. They desire orderliness and perfection in every aspect of their life. There is typically little room for flexibility in this desire. For an OCPD diagnosis, a person must exhibit at least four of the following symptoms:
More research is needed on the effectiveness of treatments for OCPD. However, therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy have shown some success. Also, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may help manage some of the symptoms. Dependent personality disorder involves an excessive need to be taken care of. This often leads to a person losing their sense of autonomy. Their need is so great that they become totally submissive and excessively dependent on someone else. For a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder, a person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms:
Learn more about dependent personality disorder and its treatments. Personality disorders can cause emotional and relationship issues that affect one’s daily life. Many personality disorders co-occur with other mental health conditions. It is necessary to treat the underlying and co-occurring conditions in order to successfully treat the personality disorder. Personality disorders can be difficult to treat. If you are experiencing signs of a personality disorder, contact a mental health professional. They will work with you to find the most effective treatment. Page 21
Personality disorders involve persistent patterns of thinking, behaviors, and emotions that are dysfunctional or extreme. There are many different types of personality disorders. Symptoms of these disorders can interfere with relationships and daily activities. Each type of personality disorder is categorized into a cluster, as follows:
Keep reading to learn more about these 10 types of personality disorders.
A person with paranoid personality disorder (PPD) shows a persistent pattern of unwarranted distrust and suspicion of others. This includes viewing the behaviors of others as malicious. Common symptoms of PPD include:
For a diagnosis of PPD, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. In addition, symptoms must have begun by early adulthood. Learn more about paranoid personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with schizoid personality disorder may show detachment from and a general disinterest in personal relationships. They may also have a limited range of emotions when it comes to interacting with others. Symptoms of schizoid personality disorder include:
For a diagnosis of schizoid personality disorder, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. Learn more about schizoid personality disorder and its treatments. Schizotypal personality disorder involves a person’s intense discomfort with and inability to form close relationships. Someone with schizotypal personality disorder may appear to have distorted cognition and perception. They may exhibit eccentric behaviors. For a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder, a person must exhibit a pattern of at least five symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. These symptoms include:
Learn more about schizotypal personality disorder and its treatments. A person with antisocial personality disorder shows a complete disregard for the consequences of their actions or for the rights of others. They may commit acts of criminal behavior, exploitation, or recklessness without any remorse. They engage in these behaviors purely for personal profit and gain. A person must be older than 18 years for a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. In addition, their conduct behaviors must have begun before the age of 15. The symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include:
Learn more about antisocial personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with histrionic personality disorder typically exhibits extreme emotional and attention-seeking behaviors. If they are not the center of attention, they feel underappreciated or disregarded entirely. They may be overly seductive, inappropriately sexual, and enchanting to those around them. People with histrionic personality disorder often use repression and dissociation as defense mechanisms. A diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder requires five or more of the following symptoms:
Learn more about histrionic personality disorder and its treatments. Borderline personality disorder involves the inability to control emotions. Someone with this disorder finds it difficult to return to a typical baseline of emotions after a trigger. This lack of control can also lead to:
The symptoms of borderline personality disorder may vary. However, they typically include:
Learn more about borderline personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) exhibits patterns of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. They may have difficulty regulating their self-esteem, needing constant praise and attention. They may also devalue those around them in order to maintain a sense of superiority. A person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms for an NPD diagnosis:
Learn more about narcissistic personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with avoidant personality disorder often has an extreme sense of inadequacy. This causes them to avoid social situations and interactions out of the fear of rejection. For an avoidant personality disorder diagnosis, a person must meet at least four of the following criteria:
Learn more about avoidant personality disorder and its treatments. People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) have an intense need to be in control. They desire orderliness and perfection in every aspect of their life. There is typically little room for flexibility in this desire. For an OCPD diagnosis, a person must exhibit at least four of the following symptoms:
More research is needed on the effectiveness of treatments for OCPD. However, therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy have shown some success. Also, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may help manage some of the symptoms. Dependent personality disorder involves an excessive need to be taken care of. This often leads to a person losing their sense of autonomy. Their need is so great that they become totally submissive and excessively dependent on someone else. For a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder, a person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms:
Learn more about dependent personality disorder and its treatments. Personality disorders can cause emotional and relationship issues that affect one’s daily life. Many personality disorders co-occur with other mental health conditions. It is necessary to treat the underlying and co-occurring conditions in order to successfully treat the personality disorder. Personality disorders can be difficult to treat. If you are experiencing signs of a personality disorder, contact a mental health professional. They will work with you to find the most effective treatment. Page 22
Personality disorders involve persistent patterns of thinking, behaviors, and emotions that are dysfunctional or extreme. There are many different types of personality disorders. Symptoms of these disorders can interfere with relationships and daily activities. Each type of personality disorder is categorized into a cluster, as follows:
Keep reading to learn more about these 10 types of personality disorders.
A person with paranoid personality disorder (PPD) shows a persistent pattern of unwarranted distrust and suspicion of others. This includes viewing the behaviors of others as malicious. Common symptoms of PPD include:
For a diagnosis of PPD, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. In addition, symptoms must have begun by early adulthood. Learn more about paranoid personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with schizoid personality disorder may show detachment from and a general disinterest in personal relationships. They may also have a limited range of emotions when it comes to interacting with others. Symptoms of schizoid personality disorder include:
For a diagnosis of schizoid personality disorder, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. Learn more about schizoid personality disorder and its treatments. Schizotypal personality disorder involves a person’s intense discomfort with and inability to form close relationships. Someone with schizotypal personality disorder may appear to have distorted cognition and perception. They may exhibit eccentric behaviors. For a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder, a person must exhibit a pattern of at least five symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. These symptoms include:
Learn more about schizotypal personality disorder and its treatments. A person with antisocial personality disorder shows a complete disregard for the consequences of their actions or for the rights of others. They may commit acts of criminal behavior, exploitation, or recklessness without any remorse. They engage in these behaviors purely for personal profit and gain. A person must be older than 18 years for a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. In addition, their conduct behaviors must have begun before the age of 15. The symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include:
Learn more about antisocial personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with histrionic personality disorder typically exhibits extreme emotional and attention-seeking behaviors. If they are not the center of attention, they feel underappreciated or disregarded entirely. They may be overly seductive, inappropriately sexual, and enchanting to those around them. People with histrionic personality disorder often use repression and dissociation as defense mechanisms. A diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder requires five or more of the following symptoms:
Learn more about histrionic personality disorder and its treatments. Borderline personality disorder involves the inability to control emotions. Someone with this disorder finds it difficult to return to a typical baseline of emotions after a trigger. This lack of control can also lead to:
The symptoms of borderline personality disorder may vary. However, they typically include:
Learn more about borderline personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) exhibits patterns of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. They may have difficulty regulating their self-esteem, needing constant praise and attention. They may also devalue those around them in order to maintain a sense of superiority. A person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms for an NPD diagnosis:
Learn more about narcissistic personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with avoidant personality disorder often has an extreme sense of inadequacy. This causes them to avoid social situations and interactions out of the fear of rejection. For an avoidant personality disorder diagnosis, a person must meet at least four of the following criteria:
Learn more about avoidant personality disorder and its treatments. People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) have an intense need to be in control. They desire orderliness and perfection in every aspect of their life. There is typically little room for flexibility in this desire. For an OCPD diagnosis, a person must exhibit at least four of the following symptoms:
More research is needed on the effectiveness of treatments for OCPD. However, therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy have shown some success. Also, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may help manage some of the symptoms. Dependent personality disorder involves an excessive need to be taken care of. This often leads to a person losing their sense of autonomy. Their need is so great that they become totally submissive and excessively dependent on someone else. For a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder, a person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms:
Learn more about dependent personality disorder and its treatments. Personality disorders can cause emotional and relationship issues that affect one’s daily life. Many personality disorders co-occur with other mental health conditions. It is necessary to treat the underlying and co-occurring conditions in order to successfully treat the personality disorder. Personality disorders can be difficult to treat. If you are experiencing signs of a personality disorder, contact a mental health professional. They will work with you to find the most effective treatment. Page 23
Personality disorders involve persistent patterns of thinking, behaviors, and emotions that are dysfunctional or extreme. There are many different types of personality disorders. Symptoms of these disorders can interfere with relationships and daily activities. Each type of personality disorder is categorized into a cluster, as follows:
Keep reading to learn more about these 10 types of personality disorders.
A person with paranoid personality disorder (PPD) shows a persistent pattern of unwarranted distrust and suspicion of others. This includes viewing the behaviors of others as malicious. Common symptoms of PPD include:
For a diagnosis of PPD, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. In addition, symptoms must have begun by early adulthood. Learn more about paranoid personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with schizoid personality disorder may show detachment from and a general disinterest in personal relationships. They may also have a limited range of emotions when it comes to interacting with others. Symptoms of schizoid personality disorder include:
For a diagnosis of schizoid personality disorder, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. Learn more about schizoid personality disorder and its treatments. Schizotypal personality disorder involves a person’s intense discomfort with and inability to form close relationships. Someone with schizotypal personality disorder may appear to have distorted cognition and perception. They may exhibit eccentric behaviors. For a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder, a person must exhibit a pattern of at least five symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. These symptoms include:
Learn more about schizotypal personality disorder and its treatments. A person with antisocial personality disorder shows a complete disregard for the consequences of their actions or for the rights of others. They may commit acts of criminal behavior, exploitation, or recklessness without any remorse. They engage in these behaviors purely for personal profit and gain. A person must be older than 18 years for a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. In addition, their conduct behaviors must have begun before the age of 15. The symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include:
Learn more about antisocial personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with histrionic personality disorder typically exhibits extreme emotional and attention-seeking behaviors. If they are not the center of attention, they feel underappreciated or disregarded entirely. They may be overly seductive, inappropriately sexual, and enchanting to those around them. People with histrionic personality disorder often use repression and dissociation as defense mechanisms. A diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder requires five or more of the following symptoms:
Learn more about histrionic personality disorder and its treatments. Borderline personality disorder involves the inability to control emotions. Someone with this disorder finds it difficult to return to a typical baseline of emotions after a trigger. This lack of control can also lead to:
The symptoms of borderline personality disorder may vary. However, they typically include:
Learn more about borderline personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) exhibits patterns of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. They may have difficulty regulating their self-esteem, needing constant praise and attention. They may also devalue those around them in order to maintain a sense of superiority. A person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms for an NPD diagnosis:
Learn more about narcissistic personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with avoidant personality disorder often has an extreme sense of inadequacy. This causes them to avoid social situations and interactions out of the fear of rejection. For an avoidant personality disorder diagnosis, a person must meet at least four of the following criteria:
Learn more about avoidant personality disorder and its treatments. People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) have an intense need to be in control. They desire orderliness and perfection in every aspect of their life. There is typically little room for flexibility in this desire. For an OCPD diagnosis, a person must exhibit at least four of the following symptoms:
More research is needed on the effectiveness of treatments for OCPD. However, therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy have shown some success. Also, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may help manage some of the symptoms. Dependent personality disorder involves an excessive need to be taken care of. This often leads to a person losing their sense of autonomy. Their need is so great that they become totally submissive and excessively dependent on someone else. For a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder, a person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms:
Learn more about dependent personality disorder and its treatments. Personality disorders can cause emotional and relationship issues that affect one’s daily life. Many personality disorders co-occur with other mental health conditions. It is necessary to treat the underlying and co-occurring conditions in order to successfully treat the personality disorder. Personality disorders can be difficult to treat. If you are experiencing signs of a personality disorder, contact a mental health professional. They will work with you to find the most effective treatment. Page 24
Personality disorders involve persistent patterns of thinking, behaviors, and emotions that are dysfunctional or extreme. There are many different types of personality disorders. Symptoms of these disorders can interfere with relationships and daily activities. Each type of personality disorder is categorized into a cluster, as follows:
Keep reading to learn more about these 10 types of personality disorders.
A person with paranoid personality disorder (PPD) shows a persistent pattern of unwarranted distrust and suspicion of others. This includes viewing the behaviors of others as malicious. Common symptoms of PPD include:
For a diagnosis of PPD, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. In addition, symptoms must have begun by early adulthood. Learn more about paranoid personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with schizoid personality disorder may show detachment from and a general disinterest in personal relationships. They may also have a limited range of emotions when it comes to interacting with others. Symptoms of schizoid personality disorder include:
For a diagnosis of schizoid personality disorder, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. Learn more about schizoid personality disorder and its treatments. Schizotypal personality disorder involves a person’s intense discomfort with and inability to form close relationships. Someone with schizotypal personality disorder may appear to have distorted cognition and perception. They may exhibit eccentric behaviors. For a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder, a person must exhibit a pattern of at least five symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. These symptoms include:
Learn more about schizotypal personality disorder and its treatments. A person with antisocial personality disorder shows a complete disregard for the consequences of their actions or for the rights of others. They may commit acts of criminal behavior, exploitation, or recklessness without any remorse. They engage in these behaviors purely for personal profit and gain. A person must be older than 18 years for a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. In addition, their conduct behaviors must have begun before the age of 15. The symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include:
Learn more about antisocial personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with histrionic personality disorder typically exhibits extreme emotional and attention-seeking behaviors. If they are not the center of attention, they feel underappreciated or disregarded entirely. They may be overly seductive, inappropriately sexual, and enchanting to those around them. People with histrionic personality disorder often use repression and dissociation as defense mechanisms. A diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder requires five or more of the following symptoms:
Learn more about histrionic personality disorder and its treatments. Borderline personality disorder involves the inability to control emotions. Someone with this disorder finds it difficult to return to a typical baseline of emotions after a trigger. This lack of control can also lead to:
The symptoms of borderline personality disorder may vary. However, they typically include:
Learn more about borderline personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) exhibits patterns of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. They may have difficulty regulating their self-esteem, needing constant praise and attention. They may also devalue those around them in order to maintain a sense of superiority. A person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms for an NPD diagnosis:
Learn more about narcissistic personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with avoidant personality disorder often has an extreme sense of inadequacy. This causes them to avoid social situations and interactions out of the fear of rejection. For an avoidant personality disorder diagnosis, a person must meet at least four of the following criteria:
Learn more about avoidant personality disorder and its treatments. People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) have an intense need to be in control. They desire orderliness and perfection in every aspect of their life. There is typically little room for flexibility in this desire. For an OCPD diagnosis, a person must exhibit at least four of the following symptoms:
More research is needed on the effectiveness of treatments for OCPD. However, therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy have shown some success. Also, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may help manage some of the symptoms. Dependent personality disorder involves an excessive need to be taken care of. This often leads to a person losing their sense of autonomy. Their need is so great that they become totally submissive and excessively dependent on someone else. For a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder, a person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms:
Learn more about dependent personality disorder and its treatments. Personality disorders can cause emotional and relationship issues that affect one’s daily life. Many personality disorders co-occur with other mental health conditions. It is necessary to treat the underlying and co-occurring conditions in order to successfully treat the personality disorder. Personality disorders can be difficult to treat. If you are experiencing signs of a personality disorder, contact a mental health professional. They will work with you to find the most effective treatment. Page 25
Personality disorders involve persistent patterns of thinking, behaviors, and emotions that are dysfunctional or extreme. There are many different types of personality disorders. Symptoms of these disorders can interfere with relationships and daily activities. Each type of personality disorder is categorized into a cluster, as follows:
Keep reading to learn more about these 10 types of personality disorders.
A person with paranoid personality disorder (PPD) shows a persistent pattern of unwarranted distrust and suspicion of others. This includes viewing the behaviors of others as malicious. Common symptoms of PPD include:
For a diagnosis of PPD, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. In addition, symptoms must have begun by early adulthood. Learn more about paranoid personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with schizoid personality disorder may show detachment from and a general disinterest in personal relationships. They may also have a limited range of emotions when it comes to interacting with others. Symptoms of schizoid personality disorder include:
For a diagnosis of schizoid personality disorder, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. Learn more about schizoid personality disorder and its treatments. Schizotypal personality disorder involves a person’s intense discomfort with and inability to form close relationships. Someone with schizotypal personality disorder may appear to have distorted cognition and perception. They may exhibit eccentric behaviors. For a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder, a person must exhibit a pattern of at least five symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. These symptoms include:
Learn more about schizotypal personality disorder and its treatments. A person with antisocial personality disorder shows a complete disregard for the consequences of their actions or for the rights of others. They may commit acts of criminal behavior, exploitation, or recklessness without any remorse. They engage in these behaviors purely for personal profit and gain. A person must be older than 18 years for a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. In addition, their conduct behaviors must have begun before the age of 15. The symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include:
Learn more about antisocial personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with histrionic personality disorder typically exhibits extreme emotional and attention-seeking behaviors. If they are not the center of attention, they feel underappreciated or disregarded entirely. They may be overly seductive, inappropriately sexual, and enchanting to those around them. People with histrionic personality disorder often use repression and dissociation as defense mechanisms. A diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder requires five or more of the following symptoms:
Learn more about histrionic personality disorder and its treatments. Borderline personality disorder involves the inability to control emotions. Someone with this disorder finds it difficult to return to a typical baseline of emotions after a trigger. This lack of control can also lead to:
The symptoms of borderline personality disorder may vary. However, they typically include:
Learn more about borderline personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) exhibits patterns of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. They may have difficulty regulating their self-esteem, needing constant praise and attention. They may also devalue those around them in order to maintain a sense of superiority. A person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms for an NPD diagnosis:
Learn more about narcissistic personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with avoidant personality disorder often has an extreme sense of inadequacy. This causes them to avoid social situations and interactions out of the fear of rejection. For an avoidant personality disorder diagnosis, a person must meet at least four of the following criteria:
Learn more about avoidant personality disorder and its treatments. People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) have an intense need to be in control. They desire orderliness and perfection in every aspect of their life. There is typically little room for flexibility in this desire. For an OCPD diagnosis, a person must exhibit at least four of the following symptoms:
More research is needed on the effectiveness of treatments for OCPD. However, therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy have shown some success. Also, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may help manage some of the symptoms. Dependent personality disorder involves an excessive need to be taken care of. This often leads to a person losing their sense of autonomy. Their need is so great that they become totally submissive and excessively dependent on someone else. For a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder, a person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms:
Learn more about dependent personality disorder and its treatments. Personality disorders can cause emotional and relationship issues that affect one’s daily life. Many personality disorders co-occur with other mental health conditions. It is necessary to treat the underlying and co-occurring conditions in order to successfully treat the personality disorder. Personality disorders can be difficult to treat. If you are experiencing signs of a personality disorder, contact a mental health professional. They will work with you to find the most effective treatment. Page 26
Personality disorders involve persistent patterns of thinking, behaviors, and emotions that are dysfunctional or extreme. There are many different types of personality disorders. Symptoms of these disorders can interfere with relationships and daily activities. Each type of personality disorder is categorized into a cluster, as follows:
Keep reading to learn more about these 10 types of personality disorders.
A person with paranoid personality disorder (PPD) shows a persistent pattern of unwarranted distrust and suspicion of others. This includes viewing the behaviors of others as malicious. Common symptoms of PPD include:
For a diagnosis of PPD, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. In addition, symptoms must have begun by early adulthood. Learn more about paranoid personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with schizoid personality disorder may show detachment from and a general disinterest in personal relationships. They may also have a limited range of emotions when it comes to interacting with others. Symptoms of schizoid personality disorder include:
For a diagnosis of schizoid personality disorder, a person must experience at least four of the symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. Learn more about schizoid personality disorder and its treatments. Schizotypal personality disorder involves a person’s intense discomfort with and inability to form close relationships. Someone with schizotypal personality disorder may appear to have distorted cognition and perception. They may exhibit eccentric behaviors. For a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder, a person must exhibit a pattern of at least five symptoms. The symptoms must have begun in early adulthood. These symptoms include:
Learn more about schizotypal personality disorder and its treatments. A person with antisocial personality disorder shows a complete disregard for the consequences of their actions or for the rights of others. They may commit acts of criminal behavior, exploitation, or recklessness without any remorse. They engage in these behaviors purely for personal profit and gain. A person must be older than 18 years for a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. In addition, their conduct behaviors must have begun before the age of 15. The symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include:
Learn more about antisocial personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with histrionic personality disorder typically exhibits extreme emotional and attention-seeking behaviors. If they are not the center of attention, they feel underappreciated or disregarded entirely. They may be overly seductive, inappropriately sexual, and enchanting to those around them. People with histrionic personality disorder often use repression and dissociation as defense mechanisms. A diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder requires five or more of the following symptoms:
Learn more about histrionic personality disorder and its treatments. Borderline personality disorder involves the inability to control emotions. Someone with this disorder finds it difficult to return to a typical baseline of emotions after a trigger. This lack of control can also lead to:
The symptoms of borderline personality disorder may vary. However, they typically include:
Learn more about borderline personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) exhibits patterns of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. They may have difficulty regulating their self-esteem, needing constant praise and attention. They may also devalue those around them in order to maintain a sense of superiority. A person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms for an NPD diagnosis:
Learn more about narcissistic personality disorder and its treatments. Someone with avoidant personality disorder often has an extreme sense of inadequacy. This causes them to avoid social situations and interactions out of the fear of rejection. For an avoidant personality disorder diagnosis, a person must meet at least four of the following criteria:
Learn more about avoidant personality disorder and its treatments. People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) have an intense need to be in control. They desire orderliness and perfection in every aspect of their life. There is typically little room for flexibility in this desire. For an OCPD diagnosis, a person must exhibit at least four of the following symptoms:
More research is needed on the effectiveness of treatments for OCPD. However, therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy have shown some success. Also, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may help manage some of the symptoms. Dependent personality disorder involves an excessive need to be taken care of. This often leads to a person losing their sense of autonomy. Their need is so great that they become totally submissive and excessively dependent on someone else. For a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder, a person must exhibit at least five of the following symptoms:
Learn more about dependent personality disorder and its treatments. Personality disorders can cause emotional and relationship issues that affect one’s daily life. Many personality disorders co-occur with other mental health conditions. It is necessary to treat the underlying and co-occurring conditions in order to successfully treat the personality disorder. Personality disorders can be difficult to treat. If you are experiencing signs of a personality disorder, contact a mental health professional. They will work with you to find the most effective treatment. |
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