DR. DASHLEEN KAUR PERSONALITY DISORDER TREATMENT PSYCHIATRIST

Every individual is born with a distinct personality, which encompasses their behavior, thoughts, and attitudes towards the external world. This personality takes shape during childhood and is influenced by a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

Personality disorders are defined by rigid, obstinate, unhealthy, and dysfunctional patterns of behavior and thinking. Individuals with personality disorders often encounter challenges in various domains of life, such as the workplace, relationships, social interactions, and school.

Unfortunately, personality disorders may remain untreated as individuals may perceive their behaviors as normal.

Cluster A personality disorders

This category encompasses paranoid personality disorder, schizoid personality disorder, and schizotypal personality disorder. These disorders are characterized by odd, eccentric patterns of thinking or behavior.

Cluster B personality disorders

This category comprises antisocial personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, histrionic personality disorder, and narcissistic personality disorder. These disorders are characterized by emotional instability, erratic behavior, and dramatic thinking patterns.

Cluster C personality disorders

This category encompasses avoidant personality disorder, dependent personality disorder, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. Individuals with these disorders typically exhibit anxious and fearful behavior and thinking patterns.

If signs or symptoms suggest the presence of a personality disorder, it is advisable to consult a mental health professional. Untreated personality disorders can lead to significant challenges in an individual's life, potentially resulting in dysfunctionality, involvement in unlawful activities, or substance misuse.

Treatment of Personality Disorder

Personality disorders treatment may require months or years and it should be customized according to a person’s needs. Treatment includes

• Medications
• Psychotherapy
• Hospitalization

Dr Dashleen Kaur is a renowned psychiatrist, experienced in dealing with personality disorders. If you know somebody with a personality disorder, don’t hesitate to call us to know about the best personality disorder treatment in Amritsar, Punjab.

FAQs

Personality Disorder

How prevalent are personality disorders?
Personality disorders affect a significant portion of the population, although precise data is not readily available. These disorders deeply influence an individual's mindset and persona, often impairing social bonds and interpersonal relationships.
How are personality disorders different from other mental disorders?
Normally, a person's personality remains relatively stable over time. However, a personality disorder is characterized by a persistent pattern of thinking, feeling, and behavior that deviates from cultural norms and causes distress or functional impairment.
Can personality disorders be cured?
Treating personality disorders can indeed be challenging, but evidence suggests that cognitive therapy and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can be effective for many individuals. People with personality disorders often experience unusual thoughts and behaviors that interfere with their functioning and relationships.
Are people with personality disorders harmful?
Yes, people with personality disorders easily adapt to negative behaviours and activities. They are prone to be induldent in anti-social behaviours sometimes and may harm the familial ties like people with narcissistic personality traits.