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How odd must a person be in order to be diagnosed with a personality disorder?

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Dr. Missid Ghanem answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Not necessarily odd.: Depending in the specific cluster of pd, the person may come across as odd/eccentric (e.g. In paranoid, schizotypal or schizoid pers disorders), dramatic/emotional/erratic (e.g. In borderline pers disorder), or fearful/anxious (e.g. In avoidant pers disorder).

Answered 5/12/2016

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Odd or Old?: Dr. Ali answered if you meant "old" and not "odd." if you meant odd, the determination is based on the extent to which the oddness interferes with social relationships, family, work, and ability to actualize potential. Some people can be quite odd and yet have reasonably productive and happy lives.

Answered 5/8/2016

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