Personality refers to how people interact with the rest of
society, thoughts, views, and how they relate to their surroundings. People who
are suffering from personality disorders often interact differently in
social settings, responding in unhealthy ways to life. These individuals find
all aspects of “the societal norm” difficult, relationships, work, or goals. Often,
these people don’t even know they are reacting in an abnormal way.

All people
exhibit personality traits that make them different, it’s what makes you,
you. Whether you are and extrovert, introvert, confident, timid; these traits
make someone different from others. It’s the extreme expression of some traits
that can cause problems.

Personality
Disorders can show deeper more
severe problems that can impair the way someone acts, feels, thinks, and
perceives the world around them. People with personality disorders often have
trouble trusting others, and can react in harmful ways, sometimes hurting
themselves or other people.

Categories of Personality Disorders:

·       Antisocial

·       Borderline

·       Schizotypal Personality Disorders

People with
personality disorders get better overtime with treatment, some as they get
older, and with support from friends and family. Treating these disorders
mostly involves psychotherapy, in a group or personal setting. Medications can
be prescribed, but there is no one sole treatment for a personality disorder.
Medications are usually chosen to treat the symptoms exhibited. Reach out, help
is waiting.