Sufferers from
personality disorders have
longstanding personality
characteristics, which cause them to
exhibit socially upsetting and/or
socially abnormal behavior.
Depending on the problem, these
disorders are usually described in
negative ways; e.g., detached,
bizarre, needy, antisocial or
obsessive.
Read more about Personality
Disorders below.
Ten conditions comprise the Personality Disorders classification. They are
grouped into 3 clusters:
Cluster A is comprised of Paranoid, Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality
Disorders, characterized by strange, eccentric, or bizarre behavior.
Personality Disorders under Cluster B are described as dramatic, socially
dangerous, or extremely emotional and include Histrionic, Narcissistic,
Antisocial and Borderline Personality Disorders.
Personality Disorders under Cluster C are described as anxious and fearful and
include Obsessive-Compulsive, Avoidant and Dependent Personality Disorders.
