We possess many traits in common with others, but we are all different. A personality disorder refers to a pattern of thoughts, feelings and behavior, consistently exhibited by an individual over a long period of time, that is maladaptive because it creates psychological distress and life coping problems , rather than assisting with life adjustment and problem solving. Personally, I think my definition is easier to understand, although they both say essentially the same thing. I will not describe all 10 personality disorders, but I will present some information on several personality disorders. The following is a list of personality disorders.
Information is available on the highlighted personality disorders.
Antisocial Personality Disorder Histrionic Personality Disorder Avoidant Personality Disorder Dependent Personality Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder - This personality disorder is identified by tremendous instability, especially in relationships and in mood. There is an intense fear of abandonment, and the individual makes constant efforts to avoid abandonment. However, the intense mood swings, especially the expression of anger, actually encourage abandonment because it is difficult for others to tolerate a relationship with an individual with a borderline personality disorder. One minute you are the most wonderful person on earth, the next minute you are compared to Attilla the Hun. These individuals often make many suicide gestures, and frequently engage in self-multilation.