CHARACTERISTICS OF PERSONALITY DISORDER

CHARACTERISTICS OF A PERSON HAVING PERSONALITY DISORDER:

• They are not aware that they have a problem or they are having lack of insight concerning usual component of own behavior.
• They have poor interpersonal relationship. Usually having stormy relationship. Difficulty making friends
• They have defensive behavior against real or perceived threat to self. They are implosive and unreliable. Having angry outburst. Poor impulse control.
• There is exaggerated or restricted moral development.
• Limited or unusual problem solving skill. 
• Their potential for mastery is limited. 
• There is very little change in behavior after interventions. 
• There are in contact with reality but have difficulty dealing with it.
• They have poor judgment.
• They have frequent mood swings.
• Social Isolation.
• Suspicion and mistrust of others.
• A need for instant gratification.
• Alcohol or substance abuse

TYPES/ CLUSTER:

CLUSTER A – Eccentric, General Tendency Toward Social and Emotional Withdrawal

• Paranoid personality disorder 
•  Schizoid personality disorder
• Schizotypal personality disorder

CLUSTER B - Emotional, Dramatic, Erratic, Impulsive

• Antisocial (formerly, sociopathic) personality disorder
• Borderline personality disorder
• Histrionic personality disorder
• Narcissistic personality disorder

CLUSTER C – Anxious, Fearful

• Avoidant personality disorder
• Dependent personality disorder
• Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder