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How old do you have to be to be diagnosed with a personality disorder?
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Personality DO: 18 years of age. Prior to that, u can be diagnosed with personality traits if exhibit features suggestive of one.
Answered 5/12/2016
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Age: Mostly age 18 is when PD's can be diagnosed.
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