personality disorders

Genes

Inherited traits from parents that may influence personality, also known as temperament.

Environment

Surroundings, life events, relationships, and interactions with others that shape personality.

Paranoid Personality Disorder

Involves distrustful behavior, suspicion of others' motives, and difficulty confiding in others.

Schizoid Personality Disorder

Characterized by avoiding social activities, lack of close friendships, and emotional detachment.

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Individuals with unusual personalities, magical thinking, and distrust of others, experiencing social anxiety.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Talk therapy focusing on awareness of thought patterns for better control.

Borderline Personality Disorder

Mental illness causing emotional instability, impulsive behavior, and fear of abandonment.

Histrionic Personality Disorder

Unstable emotions, distorted self-image, seeking attention through dramatic behaviors.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Lack of regard for right or wrong, disrespect for others, and disregard for social norms.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Exaggerated self-importance, desire for praise, lack of empathy, and belief in superiority.

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Extreme social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and fear of rejection, leading to avoidance of social interactions.

Dependent Personality Disorder

Characterized by a constant need for care from others, submissiveness, fear of separation, and reliance on others for decision-making.

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

Involves a preoccupation with orderliness, perfection, and control, leading to excessive focus on details, inflexibility, and rigid adherence to rules and values.