Recognizing OCPD can be complicated. So in this episode, Dr. Ramani decodes the criteria that mental health professionals use to diagnose this personality disorder. These are the features of OCPD you need to know. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEIXmjdnSms&t...
What Some May Call "Superficial Personality Disorder" Do you know anyone who is overly attention-seeking, overly theatrical, or the life of the party? Well, according to Dr. Ramani, that person could have Histrionic Personality Disorder or, at the very least,...
Caring about someone with borderline personality disorder (BPD) can be difficult. At any given time, your loved one may struggle with emotional regulation, low self-esteem, intense mood swings, and a persistent fear of abandonment. They also might react to stress...
Although the two may share similar names, schizotypal personality disorder and schizophrenia are entirely different mental health conditions. Understanding the risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options can be beneficial for supporting you or your loved ones. What...
Life goes through a lot of ups and downs. It’s normal for our emotions to fluctuate along with them. You may feel on top of the world at times, and at other times as if things are utterly hopeless. Most of us like to land somewhere in between. Emotions are a...
There are 10 personality disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Personality disorders are persistent, rigid behavioral patterns that affect daily functioning. While the symptoms can be mild or severe, many people with personality...
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterized by an unstable sense of self, an extreme fear of abandonment, and difficulties with relationships. In addition, there is a pervasive sense of identity disturbance- people lack awareness of who they are, and they...
If you believe you have narcissistic traits or are living with narcissistic personality disorder, you might feel angry, confused, or even hopeless. While there is now more awareness about narcissism, most resources empower other people to set boundaries or leave the...
The word narcissist is frequently used to describe people who are egotistical or selfish. But this label is probably thrown around more than it should be, as the traits of true narcissism may indicate a serious underlying issue. Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)...
Narcissists are often described as being self-absorbed, vain, or overly confident. Most of us will display some level of narcissism from time to time. The difference between what might be considered “normal” narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is...