Personality disorder

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Personality disorder:

                                     Personality, as defined psychologically, is the set of enduring behavioral    and mental traits that distinguish between individual humans. Hence personality disorders are defined defined by experiences and behaviors that differ from social norms and expectations. Those diagnosed with personality disorder may experience difficulties in cognitive, emotional, interpersonal functioning or impulse control.
  A personality disorder (PD) is a type of mental disorder in which person has a rigid and unhealthy pattern of thinking, functioning and behaving. A person with a personality disorder has trouble perceiving and relating to situations and people. This causes significant problems and limitations in relationships, social activities, work and school. 
  In some cases, person may not realize that he has personality disorder because his way of thinking and behaving may seem natural to him. And he may blame others for the challenges that he faces. 
  
Personality disorder usually begin in the teenage years or early adulthood. There are many types pf personality disorders. Some types may become less obvious throughout middle age.

 11 signs someone might have a personality disorder:                                       

  1. They prefer to be alone beyond a healthy degree
  2. They have extreme beliefs, obsessions or magical thinking
  3. They don,t respect the right of others
  4. They always complain about feeling empty
  5. They have to be the center of attention 
  6. They are obsessed with themselves
  7. They usually struggle with rejection
  8. They are very rigid and detail-oriented
  9. They are super clingy 
  10. They seem to be upset or overwhelmed
  11. They seem to be upset or overwhelmed
Reference:Personality disorder.(n.d).Retrieved from: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/personality_disorder
  • Personality disorder.(n.d).Retrieved from: https://www.mayoclinic.org/ diseases- conditions/personality-disorders/symptoms-causes/syc-20354463

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