Personality disorders refer to a group of illnesses; common to all of them is a long-term pattern of thoughts and behavior that is pervasive, inflexible, and differs significantly from what is expected in that person’s culture.
Personality Disorders
Overview and Symptoms
Overview and Symptoms
A personality disorder causes trouble perceiving and relating to situations and other people. It often leads to problems in relationships, social activities, work and school. As a result, people with personality disorders can significantly disrupt the lives of those who care about them.
Treatment
Treatment
One challenge is that the person with the disorder may not recognize that his/her thinking may be out of the norm. Often times, (s)he believes others are to blame for their challenges. A skilled mental health professional is required to diagnose and treat someone with personality disorder.