Personality Disorders | Psychology Today
Understanding Personality Disorders
Personality disorders are deeply ingrained ways of thinking and behaving that are inflexible and generally lead to impaired relationships with others. Mental health professionals formally recognize ten disorders that fall into three "clusters," although there is now known to be much overlap between the disorders, each of which exists on a spectrum.
Odd or Eccentric Disorders
Cluster A disorders include paranoid personality disorder as well as schizoid and schizotypal personalities.
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Dramatic or Erratic Disorders
Cluster B personality disorders include narcissistic personality disorder, histrionic personality disorder and the often confusing borderline.
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Anxious or Fearful Disorders
Cluster C disorders comprise avoidant personality disorder, dependent personality disorder and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.
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