Personality Disorders

Definition

These are types of mental disorders in which your ways of thinking, behaving and perceiving things are different from what society considers normal. This can lead to significant problems and limitations in relationships, social activities, work and school.

Related terms

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): Characterized by emotional instability, feelings of worthlessness, insecurity, impulsivity and impaired social relationships.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD): Characterized by inflated self-image and deep need for admiration coupled with lack of empathy for others.

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD): Characterized by preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism at expense of flexibility.