Personality Disorders Treatment
Personality disorders are a group of mental health conditions—they’re persistent patterns of thoughts, behaviors, actions and emotions that can affect one's life.
These patterns can be inflexible and long-standing, which makes it hard for people to cope with, understand their emotions, and handle various situations.
Living with a personality disorder can make you feel isolated, misunderstood and disapproved by others.
It can feel as though trust in others’ understanding is scarce and a sense of frustration can arise when trying to communicate clearly.
At times, frustration leads to antisocial behaviors, and unhealthy coping.
To find the right support for personality disorders, please contact us by filling out our form.
Symptoms of Personality Disorders
It is possible to have a personality disorder without being aware of it.
You might blame other people for difficulties rather than recognizing a pattern of issues within yourself.
It’s important to look at the signs to recognize a personality disorder.
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder - OCPD
● Perfectionism.
● Preoccupation with rules and order.
● Lack of flexibility.
● Rigid and hard-headed.
● Focusing too much on work.
Avoidant Personality Disorder - AvPD
● Being extremely shy.
● Offended by criticism.
● Rejection anxiety.
● Isolation and withdrawal from society.
● Low self-esteem.
Dependent Personality Disorder
● A strong need to be approved and supported by others.
● Need to start a new relationship soon after the end of a close one.
● Has the need to be taken care of.
● Fear of being alone.
● Submissiveness.
Borderline Personality Disorder - BPD
● Unstable relationships.
● An ongoing feeling of emptiness.
● Impulsive behavior.
● Stress-induced paranoia.
● Ups and downs in mood.
● Fear of abandonment.
● Self-harm and suicial thoughts.
Antisocial Personality Disorder - ASPD
● Little consideration for others' needs and feelings.
● Manipulative behavior.
● Inability to empathize.
● Impulsive behavior.
● Violent and aggressive.
● Has little concern for personal or others' safety.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder - NPD
● Sense of superiority.
● Exaggerates achievements or talents.
● A desire for admiration.
● Insensitive and lack of empathy.
● Feels jealous of others.
● Sense of entitlement.
Histrionic Personality Disorder
● Attention-seeking and emotional behavior.
● Shallow and unstable emotions.
● Easily follows others' lead.
● Has strong opinions but few facts or details to support them.
Paranoid Personality Disorder
● An excessive distrust and suspicion of others.
● A belief that others are plotting against them.
● Holds grudges easily.
● Fears confiding in others.
Schizoid Personality Disorder
● Social detachment.
● Shows no emotional expression.
● Prefers to be alone.
● Can't pick up on social cues.
Schizotypal Personality Disorder
● Odd or unusual behavior and appearance.
● Social anxiety.
● Strange thoughts and feelings.
● Reacts improperly to others.
How We Can Help
Please find out about effective treatments for personality disorders at our mental health practice.
- The diagnosis process involves an exam to find out your personality disorder type. It’s important to make a correct diagnosis.
- Our team has professionals from diverse backgrounds; we create a treatment care plan that meets your psychological, medical and social needs.
- Your care plan could include medication management and psychotherapy. It all depends on how severe your condition is.
- Our treatment also helps you learn mindfulness techniques, ways to handle distress, and important self-help strategies/resources.
- We’re here to make sure you get the best care to you so you can find stability and a balance within yourself—our care addresses everything holistically.
