Lesser-Known Personality Disorders that Might Affect Your Relationships
Benita Weems
Personality disorders fall under the psychological umbrella of mental illness. They relate specifically to thought and behavior patterns. Someone with a personality disorder has an unhealthy way of relating to others, and this is a predominant and problematic pattern in their life. Personality disorders (sometimes referred to as PDs) are not something you can label people with just for having one or two negative personality traits; rather, personality disorders fall under specific criteria in the DSM-V. They can range from mild to severe. Research suggests that about 10% of adults could probably be diagnosed with a personality disorder, making it difficult or impossible for them to have “sustained, meaningful, and...
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