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behavior such as having unsafe sex,
gambling or binge eating. Acts of selfharm and suicidal threats are common
with people who have borderline PD.
10 Types of
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6. Histrionic PD
People with this disorder constantly
need attention because they lack a
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1. Paranoid PD
This disorder is characterized by
a pervasive distrust of family and
friends. The person with paranoid PD
is always guarded, suspicious and on
the lookout for clues to validate his
fears. He is overly sensitive to setbacks
and rebuffs, persistently bears grudges
and easily feels shame and humiliation. Such people often withdraw
from others and struggle with building close relationships. They tend
to worry their partner or spouse is
unfaithful, despite a lack of evidence.
2. Schizoid PD
People suffering from this type of
PD are detached, aloof and prone to
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9. Dependent PD
People suffering this disorder
depend excessively on others and feel
the need to be taken care of. They
lack self-confidence, require excessive
advice and reassurance from others
and often display submissive behavior.
People with this disorder have difficulty disagreeing with others. They
fear abandonment and may go to great
lengths to secure and maintain relationships.
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Personality disorder (PD) is a term
used for several behavioral patterns.
There are wide ranges of PDs.
Those who suffer from PD have
problems maintaining healthy relationships. They usually blame other
people or circumstances for problems
they create, which makes them lonely
and isolated. It also makes it difficult
for them to get along with others,
regardless of the circumstances.
Personality disorders are grouped
into three clusters, based on similar
characteristics and symptoms:
Cluster A, characterized by odd,
bizarre or eccentric behavior, includes
paranoid, schizoid and schizotypal
PD.
Cluster B, characterized by dramatic and erratic behavior, includes
antisocial, borderline, histrionic and
narcissistic PD.
Cluster C, characterized by anxious
or fearful behavior, includes avoidant,
dependent and obsessive-compulsive
PD.
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