Personality disorders can have different manifestations and can disrupt daily life if left untreated. Seeking professional support and treatment is crucial to manage symptoms and improve overall quality of life.
Telemedicine Appointments
Schedule NowTypes of Personality Disorders
Personality refers to a person’s unique way of thinking, feeling, and behaving, shaped by both nature and nurture. Personality disorders are long-lasting patterns of inner experiences and behavior that differ from cultural expectations, cause distress or impair functioning, and persist over time. These disorders affect at least two of four areas: self-concept, emotional responses, social relationships, and impulse control.
Common personality disorders include:
- Paranoid, Schizoid, Schizotypal
- Antisocial, Borderline Personality Disorder, Histrionic, Narcissistic
- Avoidant, Dependent, Obsessive-compulsive
Diagnosis requires long-term evaluation by a mental health professional, typically not before the age of 18. Psychotherapy, including psychoanalytic, dialectical behavior, cognitive-behavioral, and group therapy, is a common treatment. Self-care strategies, such as learning about the disorder, exercise, and avoiding drugs and alcohol, can also be helpful. While medication may help treat specific symptoms, there are no specific drugs for personality disorders.
Personality disorders are typically diagnosed in adulthood through ongoing evaluation. Treatment often includes therapy, lifestyle changes, and, in some cases, medication for specific symptoms.
“A national survey found that about 9% of the U.S. population has some kind of personality disorder. “
U.S. population with personality disorder
Global population with personality disorder
Medical Services
At Penciu Medical, you’ll experience a variety of behavioral health services uniquely tailored to help you live your best life. We value a collaborative, evidence-based, individualized treatment approach – utilizing medication management, psychotherapy, and innovative treatments.
Discover how we can help you live your best life by prospering from the inside out.
Schedule
Appointment
Telemedicine
Telemedicine provides essentially the same care as in-person visits when a physical exam isn’t needed which is the case for psychiatry. We are still able to everything we would if you were seen in the office such as ordering labs and prescribing medication but we get to provide this to you while you remain in the comfort of your home.
What is Telehealth?
Schedule Appointment
Pick a time from our scheduler that works best for you. If you’d prefer to call, our friendly staff is available to help you schedule an appointment – (323) 230-0017.