Personality disorders are grouped into three clusters: A, B, and C. Cluster B includes histrionic, narcissistic, antisocial, and borderline personality disorders. Each disorder has its own characteristics and treatment options, including medication and psychotherapy.
Personality disorders are a type of mental illness and are organized according to similar characteristics into subgroups called clusters. There are three groups of personality disorders: A, B, and C. A person with a group B personality disorder might be characterized as extremely dramatic and self-absorbed, and disorders including histrionic, narcissistic, antisocial, and borderline personality disorder are in this group.
People with histrionic personality disorder, formerly called hysterical personality disorder, are characterized as extremely emotional and dramatic. Also, a person with this disorder always wants to be the center of attention, but is also quite sensitive. He or she may not be able to have a healthy relationship, may appear shallow to others, may not show concern for the feelings of others, and may be inappropriately sexual in dress and actions. Treatment for this condition is complicated by the fact that many people who have this condition don’t believe they need help.
Narcissistic personality disorder gets its name from the Greek mythical figure Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection in a pond and died because he couldn’t stop gazing at himself. People who have this disorder have an exaggerated sense of self-importance and will lie about their successes. They have a sense of entitlement, may think others are envious of them, and show a lack of respect for other people’s feelings, ideas, and goals. Those with narcissistic personality disorder can be treated with medication and psychotherapy.
Men are more likely than women to have antisocial personality disorder, which was formerly called psychopathic personality disorder. People who have this disorder may lie constantly, have trouble controlling impulsive behaviors, be aggressive, and may have a history of getting in trouble with the law. Additionally, those with antisocial behavior disorder don’t care about right or wrong and may have difficulty keeping a job. These individuals can be aggressive with therapists and often refuse treatment.
Women are more likely than men to have borderline personality disorder, which makes people fear they are alone. While a person who has antisocial personality disorder may direct aggression against others, a person who has borderline personality disorder is more likely to be aggressive against themselves. In extreme cases, those with this type of personality disorder may become paranoid or hallucinate. This condition is treated with psychotherapy and medication.
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