Personality Disorder — Which Doctor Should I See?

A personality disorder is a mental health condition characterized by inflexible and maladaptive patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that persist across various situations and cause significant distress or impairment in functioning.

Common signs include difficulty maintaining relationships, unstable emotions, impulsive behaviors, excessive anger or anxiety, social withdrawal, distorted self-image, and persistent patterns that differ significantly from cultural expectations.

Treatment typically involves psychotherapy approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and medications to manage specific symptoms. Early intervention and consistent professional support improve outcomes significantly.