Name this personality disorder:

The main feature of [THIS PD] is a pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image and emotions. People with [THIS PD] are also usually very impulsive.

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What are the 10 personality disorders in DSM5?

Here's the list:

Antisocial Personality Disorder: This disorder involves a disregard for and violation of the rights of others, often accompanied by a lack of empathy and remorse.

Avoidant Personality Disorder: Characterized by feelings of inadequacy, hypersensitivity to rejection, and avoidance of social situations.

Borderline Personality Disorder: Characterized by unstable moods, self-image, and relationships, often leading to impulsive behavior and intense fear of abandonment.

Dependent Personality Disorder: Involves excessive reliance on others for decision-making and emotional support, often leading to submissive behavior.

Histrionic Personality Disorder: Involves attention-seeking behavior, emotional overreaction, and a need to be the center of attention.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Exhibits an exaggerated sense of self-importance, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder: Features a preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control, at the expense of flexibility and openness.

Paranoid Personality Disorder: Characterized by a pervasive distrust and suspicion of others, leading individuals to interpret others' motives as malevolent.

Schizoid Personality Disorder: Involves a pattern of detachment from social relationships and limited emotional expression.

Schizotypal Personality Disorder: Features eccentric behavior, unusual beliefs or thoughts, and difficulties in forming close relationships.




August 28, 2013
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