People who exhibit symptoms of a personality disorder may be unaware that they do so because they perceive their own distorted thought processes, emotional responses, and behaviors as normal.

Symptoms of avoidant personality disorder include ongoing and consistent patterns of: Rejection sensitivity or hypersensitivity to criticism Feelings of inadequacy Lack of personal power Avoiding ...

There are several types of personality disorders—and the symptoms of each can vary. In general, people with a personality disorder have consistent patterns of thought or behavior that differ ...

A new systematic review seeks to better understand how social media use affects mental health, specifically psychiatric ...

Diagnosing a personality disorder is challenging, as symptoms can sometimes relate to a more severe, underlying mental or physical health condition. For this reason, a doctor will first assess a ...

Learning to recognize key signs and symptoms of personality disorders, like SZPD, can help you get support and learn new ways of relating to others — and yourself. Signs and symptoms Schizoid ...