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Table 1.
Types of personality disorders
Paranoid personality
A person with paranoid personality disorder is distrustful and suspicious of others,
and believes that others’ motives are hostile.
Schizoid personality
A person with schizoid personality disorder is detached from social relationships,
and has a limited ability to express emotions around others.
Schizotypal personality
A person with schizotypal personality disorder has difficulty forming close relationships,
and is very uncomfortable around others. This person might also have jumbled thoughts
and behave oddly.
Antisocial personality
A person with antisocial personality disorder disregards and violates the rights of others,
with a lack of remorse for the impact of their behaviour on others.
Histrionic personality
A person with histrionic personality disorder is overly emotional, and excessively seeks
the attention of others.
Narcissistic personality
A person with narcissistic personality disorder strongly believes in their own greatness,
and may behave in ways that show this. They may also seek admiration from others,
and have trouble understanding the thoughts, feelings and needs of others.
Avoidant personality
A person with avoidant personality disorder avoids social interaction with others for fear
of criticism, disapproval or rejection.
Dependent personality
A person with dependent personality disorder feels an extreme need to be taken
care of. This may lead to a person giving in very easily, being overly clingy and afraid
of separation.
Obsessive-compulsive personality
A person with obsessive compulsive personality disorder is extremely controlled, orderly,
and perfectionistic. Their rigid attention to detail, rules and procedures may interfere
with their ability to function effectively.