There is a branch of psychology that is primarily focused on studying unusual patterns of behavior, emotion and thought. This subdivision of psychological science is also known as abnormal psychology. The abnormal psychology deals with the distinctions of normal and abnormal in such a way, as they are not synonymous with good or bad. Abnormal psychology rather examines the instances where falling outside of the norms can be good or a bad thing, normal or abnormal.
Psychological disorders are thus defined as patterns of behavioral or psychological symptoms that affect multiple areas of life. Personality disorders are pervasive chronic psychological disorders, which can greatly affect a person's life. Personality disorders can be mild or more severe in terms of how pervasive and to what extent a person exhibits the features of a particular personality disorder. There are 10 various personality disorders, and here is a quick review for each of them.
Paranoid personality disorder
Paranoid personality disorder is characterized by paranoia and a persistent, long-standing suspiciousness and generalized mistrust of others. Individuals affected by this disorder usually think they are constantly in danger and they keep looking for evidence of threats. These individuals are usually hypersensitive and have quite constricted emotional lives.
Schizoid personality disorder
Schizoid personality disorder is characterized by a lack of interest in social relationships and engagement. People affected by this disorder usually appear as secretive and emotionally cold. They tend to live solitary lifestyles.
Antisocial personality disorder
Antisocial personality disorder is defined as a pervasive pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others that begins in childhood or early adolescence and continues into adulthood.
Histrionic personality disorder
Histrionic personality disorder appears through the pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking. People with this disorder have a strong and constant need for approval. They are usually vigorous, dramatic, passionate and flirtatious.
Narcissistic personality disorder
Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by the obsession with issues of personal adequacy, power, prestige and vanity. This disorder is somewhat similar to self-centeredness.
Avoidant personality disorder
Avoidant personality disorder is characterized by social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, extreme sensitivity to negative evaluation and avoidance of social interaction.
Dependent personality disorder
Dependent personality disorder is characterized by a omnipresent psychological dependence on other people.
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is characterized by obsession with exactness, rules and organization. People with this disorder usually feel extremely tense and anxious when they realize things are not right or not in the right order.
Borderline personality disorder
Borderline personality disorder is characterized by a prolonged disturbance of personality function in a person characterized by depth and variability of moods. Persons with this disorder usually experience extreme mood swings, black and white thinking or splitting. The disorder usually leads to chaotic emotional life and unstable relationships.
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