Sudden and rapidly shifting emotion expressions. Vaknin does not propose a unified theory of psychopathology as there is still much to learn about the workings of the world and our place in it. Treatment of Personality Disorders Dr. David B. Adams of Atlanta Medical Psychology says that therapists have the most difficulties with those suffering from personality disorders. According to the Surgeon General, mental disorders are treatable. An armamentarium of efficacious treatments is available to ameliorate symptoms . . .
Most treatments fall under two general categories, psychosocial and pharmacological.
Moreover, the combination of the two known as multimodal therapy can sometimes be even more effective than each individually. By reading the DSM-IV's definition of personality disorders, it seems that these conditions are not treatable. However, when individuals choose to be in control of their lives and are committed to changing their lives, healing is possible. Therapy and medications can help, but it is the individual's decision to take accountability for his or her own life that makes the difference. To heal, individuals must first have the desire to change in order to break through that enduring pattern of a personality disorder.