Personality disorder
Personality disorder – a condition in which somebody thinks, feels and behaves very differently from most other people in a way that causes them to have serious difficulties in their life and in their relationships with other people.
Personality disorders in general are pervasive, enduring patterns of thinking, perceiving, reacting, and relating that cause significant distress or functional impairment. Personality disorders vary significantly in their manifestations, but all are believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Many gradually become less severe with age, but certain traits may persist to some degree after the acute symptoms that prompted the diagnosis of a disorder abate. Diagnosis is based on clinical criteria. Treatment is with psychosocial therapies and sometimes with medications.
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