Personality Disorder

Personality disorder is an enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from cultural norms, is pervasive and inflexible, has onset in adolescence or early adulthood, is stable over time, and leads to distress or impairment. Clusters: A (odd/eccentric: paranoid/schizoid/schizotypal), B (dramatic/erratic: antisocial/borderline/histrionic/narcissistic), C (anxious/fearful: avoidant/dependent/obsessive-compulsive). Treatment: long-term psychotherapy (psychodynamic/DBT/CBT), with medication for comorbid symptoms; prognosis varies.

Common Symptoms

Pervasive/enduring deviation in cognition/affect/interpersonal function/impulse control; onset early adulthood; distress/impairment; stable over time

Causes and Pathogenesis

Temperamental/genetic vulnerability plus developmental/adverse-experience factors produce an inflexible, pervasive personality style.

Treatment

Long-term psychotherapy (psychodynamic/DBT/CBT); medication for comorbid symptoms; structured long-term care

Preventive Measures

Address adverse childhood experiences; early support; stable relationships.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Psychiatry department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.