Personality Disorders

 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...

Narcissistic abuse refers to the emotional, physical, sexual, or financial forms of abuse that a narcissist inflicts on others. This abuse can range from mild putdowns to severe, life-threatening violence.  If you’re in a relationship with a narcissist, you may...

In this MedCircle LIVE Event, clinical psychologist and personality disorder expert, Dr. Ramani Durvasula discusses relationship tools for an array of personality disorders. MedCircle LIVE Events allow participants to interact and ask questions with our featured...

Schizoid personality disorder and schizotypal personality disorder both impact social relationships, self-esteem, and overall functioning. While some people may use the terms interchangeably, they are very different. What is a Personality Disorder? Personality...

"How to Handle Someone Living with Borderline Personality Disorder" Nearly two thousand people a month conduct an online search for "how to handle someone with borderline personality disorder." When learning how to best support someone living with borderline...