A member asked:

I was diagnosed with a "personality disorder" i feel like that's not an accurate disorder, how important is to get a specific diagnosis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

You're right!: It's too complicated in a 400 char limit - but you've got it. PDs aren't diseases. They're how we are, styles. They can be problems but meds don't make sense to me. Hard to change completely - you can learn how to understand their basis, to see them fairly and manage them. To me they're learned to handle our early life and may not fit well in the big world. A really good trusting Tx relshp helps!

Answered 10/3/2014

3.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

How would i get help with personality disorder?

11 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

In what ways can someone diagnose a personality disorder?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I may have borderline personality disorder. How do I get diagnosed?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

My dad has borderline personality disorder, how can I get him help?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers