Question 1

what does it mean to have a personality disorder?

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Dysfunctional caract: Personality is the way you have learned (or inherited) to how to interact, respond, perceive  , life in general and will affect  the perception of self/others, daily behavior, interaction with peers and outside/inside world in general.In general we use the term of "disorder: when this personality  causes dysfunction in life. Many people have few traits of some personality but not the disorder.

Question 2

could you explain what is a "personality disorder"?

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Personality Disorder: A personality disorder is an enduring, pervasive, and inflexible pattern of inner experience and outer behavior that differs markedly from one&#x27;s culture, begins in adolescence or early adulthood, and causes distress in important areas of life (relationships, work, etc). There are multiple types which may blend into each other, but are diagnosed according to the person&#x27;s most prominent features.

Question 3

what is the best way to treat a personality disorder?

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Psychotherapy: Personality disorders are longstanding patterns of behavior that interfer with a person&#x27;s overall functioning.  These disorders do not resolve on their own and are best treated in psychotherapy from a psychodynamic or cognitive-behavioral focus.

Question 4

how to identify a personal with personality disorder?

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Personality Disorder: Is inflexible pattern of perceiving, interpreting &amp; communicating with others that results in distress or interferes with one's daily functioning.

Question 5

what to do if i have a personality disorder! please tell?

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It is hard: Personality disorders are difficult to live with and hard to treat. Usually if u have a personality disorder u do not realize that u have a problem, people close to u do. If u have been told u have one and are asking for help that is a major step. Follow through and speak to a therapist. They will start with what's bothering u, which is your healthier side and move on from there. It will take time.

Question 6

in what ways can someone diagnose a personality disorder?

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Good history and...: Observation over time. Getting history from a patient's friends and family also helps.

Question 7

is avoiding the company of others considered a personality disorder?

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Avoidance: No, unless it is pervasive & affects your social & interpersonal & daily functioning.

Question 8

is aspergers a personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

No: What was formerly called Asperger's is now included in the mild end of the spectrum of autism.  It is not a personality disorder, rather a different way of being that is in the spectrum primarily because the social difficulties (social tone deafness) experienced is out of proportion to otherwise normal to very high intelligence.

Question 9

does everyone who experience abuse have a personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

Varies tremendously: Abuse and the circumstances surrounding it can lead people into behaviors, beliefs, memory patterns and attitudes that serve them poorly in dealing with others. Different people are affected differently, just as no two life histories are the same. It's human nature to resist change, especially things learned in the home or early life. A challenge for both patient and therapist.

Question 10

hoping you can tell me, is personality disorder a mental illness?

Accepted Answer

Personality disorder: Yes. Personality disorders are a class of mental disorders. There are many different types of personality disorders.

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