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what is a personality disorder.?

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Longstanding traits: Personality disorders are characterized by longstanding behaviors that lead to impairments because of a person's interactional style and temperament.  There are several "clusters":  a) isolative, distrustful interactions with others; b) intense and/or destructive relationships, and c) unusual styles of interactions.  The key is that these are chronic styles, not episodes such as depression.

Question 2

what causes personality disorder?

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Multifactorial: Frontal, temporal, and parietal lobe  abnormalities may be seen possibly due to perinatal injury, encephalitis, trauma, or genetics. May also see  diminished monoamine oxidase (MAO) and serotonin levels. The role these play is unknown. Developmental abnormalities secondary to abuse, neglect or incest may be present.

Question 3

what is boarderline personality disorder?

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Borderline: Personality disorders are enduring, inflexible patterns of inner experience & behavior   causing significant distress in relationships, work, & other important areas.  "borderline" applies to a person with unstable sense of identity; extreme fear of being alone; unstable relationships; impulsivity; affective instability; extreme anger; chronic suicidality or self-mutilation; mini-psychotic times.

Question 4

what is anti-social personality disorder?

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People who have no: Conscience, break the law with no concern for others, con men have antisocial personality disorder. It is very hard to treat since they believe their behavior is justified and do not care to change.

Question 5

is disosial personality disorder a ilness?

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Personality Disorder: I don't consider it to be an illness.  Everyone has a personality. All of us have unique personalities. An individual with a personality disorder has some very strong characteristics that either cause problems for themselve &/ or for others.  They demonstrate many of the same behaviors repeatedly, even it the behaviors lead to difficulties in many areas of their lives (to include interpersonally).

Question 6

what are symptoms of a personality disorder?

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Personality DO: Depends on the personality disorder type. In general, personality do symptoms are chronic enduring maladaptive behavioral patterns that cause distress or interfere with daily functioning.

Question 7

how to tell if i have a personality disorder?

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Think -Are, not have: A personality is what you're like, not something you have or get. It's not a disease, but a way of being that doesn't work very well. Borderline people flip between extreme attitudes of positive and negative on many, if not most things. It's hard for them to maintain anything for that reason. When they are pro, they love whatever it is, but it can and does change to con on a dime - and back again.

Question 8

borderloine personality disorder, what to do?

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Therapy is key: Long-term psychotherapy is key to treatment of personality disorder though meds may have a role to play for certain symptoms. Mindfulness training can help. The kind of therapy shown to be most effective in studies is a kind of group therapy called dialectical behavior therapy. To get better, commit to longer term therapy starting with dbt. Hope this helps. Good luck.

Question 9

how do i know if i have personality disorder?

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See a Dr: A psychiatric evaluation would clarify this diagnosis and also help you develop a treatment plan if needed. See a psychiatrist. Good luck.

Question 10

how would i get help with personality disorder?

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Personality DO: Work with psychotherapist experienced in treating personality disorders, especially dialectical behavior therapy.

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