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What is Personality Disorders?

Personality disorders are long-term patterns of behaviour and inner experiences that differ significantly from what is expected. They affect at least two of these areas: Way of thinking about oneself and others. Way of responding emotionally.

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  • strange or unpredictable behaviour.
  • suspicion and distrust (not trusting others)
  • taking risks.
  • extreme mood swings or emotional outbursts.
  • difficulty with relationships.
  • problems at school or work.
  • need for instant gratification (immediate pleasure or reward)

Personality disorders can seriously disrupt your life and the lives of those who care about you. They may cause issues in relationships, work or school. And they can lead to social isolation, other mental health issues with addictions, as well as occupational and legal issues.

It's not clear exactly what causes personality disorders, but they're thought to result from a combination of the genes a person inherits and early environmental influences – for example, a distressing childhood experience (such as abuse or neglect).

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  • Verbal abuse.
  • High reactivity.
  • Childhood trauma.
  • Genetics. Researchers are beginning to identify some possible genetic factors behind personality disorders.

Can personality disorders be prevented? At this time, there's no known way to prevent personality disorders, but many of the related problems might be lessened with treatment. Seeking help as soon as symptoms appear can help decrease the disruption to the person's life, family and friendships.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

Personality disorders are notoriously hard to treat. But research suggests that dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive therapy can help people with one of the most common disorders. People with personality disorders experience abnormal thoughts and behaviors that keep them from functioning as well as they should.

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How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

  • A physical exam. Your doctor may do a physical exam and ask questions about your health.
  • A mental health evaluation. Your doctor may refer you to a mental health professional.
  • Comparing your symptoms to standard guidelines.
  • Neuropsychological testing.

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