Personality Disorders

cluster A personality disorders

odd, reclusive, eccentric behaviors

paranoid

overly distrustful and suspicious

schizoid

blunt affect, reclusive, difficulty forming relationships

schizotypal

bizarre speech and behavior, magical thinking, visual disturbances

cluster B personality disorders

impulsive and dramatic behavior

antisocial

violates social norms, physical violence, animal cruelty, aggressive, reckless, manipulates others

borderline

intense mood swings, views things in extremes (splitting), unstable relationships, increased risk of self-harm and suicide

histrionic

center of attention, seductive, provocative, exaggerated emotions

narcissistic

gradiose sense of self, expects special treatment from others, takes advantage of others with no empathy

cluster C personality disorders

anxious and fearful behaviors

avoidant

low self-esteem, fear of rejection

dependent

rely on others for everything (physical needs, decisions, self-worth)

obsessive-compulsive

inflexible and anxious, difficult time forming relationships