Who is most likely to have a personality disorder?
For people without a personality disorder, personality traits are patterns of thinking, reacting, and behaving that remain relatively consistent and stable over time. People with a personality disorder display more rigid thinking and reacting behaviors that make it hard for them to adapt to a situation. These behaviors often disrupt their personal, professional, and social lives. Generally, personality disorders are divided into 3 subtypes (or clusters), and include the following:
Examples of odd/eccentric (Cluster A) personality disorders
Examples of dramatic/erratic (Cluster B) personality disorders
Examples of anxious/inhibited (Cluster C) personality disorders
Treatment for personality disordersSpecific treatment for each personality disorder will be determined by your healthcare provider based on your age, overall health, and medical history. Personality disorders are often hard to treat. They may need long-term attention to change the inappropriate behavior and thought patterns. Treatment may include:
People with personality disorders may need to try a number of therapists and types of therapies before they find a combination that works. Which personality disorder is most common?BPD is currently the most commonly diagnosed personality disorder. You can read more about it on our pages on borderline personality disorder (BPD). "BPD is like having no emotional buffer.
Is personality disorder more common in males or females?The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 1994) notes that (a) borderline personality disorder occurs more often in females; (b) histrionic and dependent personality disorders may occur more often in females; (c) schizoid, schizotypal, paranoid, antisocial, ...
What is the main cause of personality disorders?If you have been given a personality disorder diagnosis you are more likely than most people to have experienced difficult or traumatic experiences growing up, such as: neglect. losing a parent or experiencing a sudden bereavement. emotional, physical or sexual abuse.
What percentage of the population have a personality disorder?An estimated 9 percent of U.S. adults have at least one personality disorder.
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