Personality Disorders Explained

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  Personality Disorders Explained

  The term personality disorder is a misleading term that sounds harsh. Taken literally, it sounds like someone has something wrong with his or her personality. It seems like a negative judgment; therefore, any of the diagnoses using personality disorder as part of the term carries with it a significant amount of stigma. Knowing what personality disorders really are can help reduce this misunderstanding.

  According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), a personality disorder is a pattern of behavior that

• lasts over time
• is all-encompassing and inflexible
• begins in adolescence or early adulthood
• causes distress and impairment

To have a personality disorder means that someone's behaviors adhere to a rigid pattern that interferes with functioning. Relationships with self and others as well as ability to do certain tasks are negatively impacted, but this has nothing to do with someone's identity or worth.

There are 10 different types of personality disorders. These are organized into three distinct clusters that describe how people perceive the world and interact in the world.

Because personality disorders are patterns of perceiving and interacting, they can't be treated with medication (Personality Disorder Treatment). There are ways to manage personality disorders, though, and people diagnosed with a personality disorder can live a full life.

Related Articles Dealing with Personality Disorders

• Personality Disorders Information
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• Narcissistic Personality Inventory
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Today's Question: Todayís Question: If you or someone you know lives with a personality disorder, what one thing do you think would be most helpful for people to know? We invite you to participate by commenting and sharing your feelings, experiences and knowledge on the HealthyPlace Facebook page and on the HealthyPlace Google+ page.

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Most Popular HealthyPlace Articles Shared by Facebook Fans

Here are the top 3 mental health articles HealthyPlace Facebook fans are recommending you read:

1. “High-Functioning” Bipolar Disorder
2. Leaving An Abusive Relationship: Why Can’t I Just Leave?
3. Calming Anxiety: an Alternative to Meditation

If you're not already, I hope you'll join us/like us on Facebook too. There are a lot of wonderful, supportive people there.

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From the HealthyPlace Mental Health Blogs

On all our blogs, your comments and observations are welcomed.

• Importance of Effective Treatment for Suicidal Ideation
• Pokemon Go Can Help with Mental Illness Recovery
• Self-Stigma Complicates Mental Illness Treatment and Recovery
• Medication Side Effects Suck, Why Take Bipolar Medications?
• How Does Trauma Affect the Brain?
• Does Schizoaffective Disorder Help You Create Art?
• Five Ways to Reduce Anxiety and Guilt Now
• Surviving Family Vacations Without Losing Your Mind
• Embracing Resistance in Eating Disorder Recovery
• How to Stop Negative Self-Talk and Silence Your Inner Critic
• Three Ways to Prevent Loneliness and Isolation
• Ways to Stay Sober at Weddings During Recovery
• How to Thrive in Chaos and Uncertainty
• Family-Based Therapy for Eating Disorders — 5 Critical Parts
• Living with DID: Why I Can’t Just Get Over It
• How To Cope With Your New Borderline Diagnosis

On all our blogs, your comments and observations are welcomed.

Feel free to share your thoughts and comments at the bottom of any blog post. And visit the mental health blogs homepage for the latest posts.

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Stand Up for Mental Health

Thousands Have Joined the Stand Up for Mental Health Campaign

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Join the Stand Up for Mental Health campaign. Put a button on your website or blog (buttons for family members, parents, mental health professionals and organizations too). We also have covers for Facebook, Twitter and Google+.

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Latest Mental Health News

These stories and more are featured on our mental health news page:

• Late Preschool Bedtimes Increase Obesity Risk
• Constant Exposure To Artificial Lights Could Be Affecting Our Health
• Clozapine Shows Better Efficacy In Children With Schizophrenia Than In Adults
• 'Bad' Cholesterol Linked To Poorer Cognitive Performance
• Moderate Exercise Might Be More Effective At Combatting Pre-Diabetes
• Specialized Neurons In Emotional Memory Brain Area Play Important Role In Fear
• Musical Taste Is Cultural, Not Biological, Says Study
• Activities Like Playing Cards May Assist Stroke Rehab As Well As Virtual Reality

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