Personality, also known as character, refers to a person’s character as the core. Form a fixed pattern of behavior and a habitual way of dealing with people in daily life.

Personality disorder refers to a marked deviation from normal and deep-rooted behavior. Leading to obvious maladaptation to the surrounding environment, interpersonal relationships, etc. The patients themselves and those around them are often in pain, and may also have a negative impact on society.

According to the International Standards for Classification of Diseases (Tenth Edition), personality disorder is a disease characterized by an individual’s personality, constitution, and behavioral tendencies. A serious disorder, usually involving several aspects of the personality, almost always accompanied by a significant disconnect between the individual and society.

The "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Fifth Edition)" emphasizes that personality disorders are impairments in self- and interpersonal functioning. This kind of damage is inconsistent with the general performance of personal development stage and social and cultural environment.

Currently, there are few epidemiological data on the prevalence of personality disorders. The prevalence of personality disorders is studied mainly through clinical interview methods and questionnaire assessment methods. The consistency between different methods is poor, and the results obtained vary from high to low. However, the results of large-sample studies show that the prevalence of personality disorders is 3% to 10%.

According to the cause of the disease, it can be divided into primary and secondary personality disorders; According to clinical manifestations, it can be divided into paranoid, schizotypal, antisocial, Emotionally unstable, histrionic, obsessive and other types.

biological factors

psychosocial factors

sociocultural factors

According to the ICD-10 classification, the classification and main clinical manifestations of common personality disorders are as follows:

paranoid personality disorder

schizoid personality disorder

sociopathic personality disorder

Emotionally unstable personality disorder

histrionic personality disorder

obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

Other types of personality disorders

·There is no clear onset time, but it often begins in childhood or adolescence;

·It is not caused by organic diseases, there is no damage to the general nervous system, and there are no obvious intellectual problems;

·The personality characteristics are more prominent and are incompatible with the surrounding environment;

·Mainly manifested as abnormalities in behavior, emotion and attitude;

· Often unaware of one's own problems, difficult to learn from failures and making the same mistakes repeatedly;

·Can often cope with events in life and understand the consequences of one’s actions;

·Treatment is difficult, medical measures are ineffective, and re-education has limited effect.

You can go to a psychiatric hospital or the clinical psychology department, psychiatry department and other related departments of a general hospital.

clinical interview

clinical testing tools

self-report questionnaire

normal personality

Hysteria

Schizophrenia

paranoid disorder

Due to large individual differences, there is no absolute best, fastest, or most effective medication. In addition to over-the-counter drugs, the most appropriate drug should be selected based on individual circumstances under the guidance of a doctor.

·Drug treatment often has no obvious effect on patients with personality disorders and is mainly used for symptomatic treatment. Generally not recommended for long-term regular use. Antipsychotic drugs can be used in small doses for those with unstable moods;

·Those with anxiety symptoms can be given a small amount of benzodiazepines or other anti-anxiety drugs;

·Mood stabilizers can be used as appropriate for impulsive and aggressive behavior, but the long-term use of these drugs The effect of treatment is difficult to determine, and drug abuse issues need to be paid attention to during treatment.

Cognitive therapy, analytic therapy, behavioral therapy and family therapy can be used for patients with personality disorders.

The main purpose is to help them establish good behavior patterns, correct bad habits, and find a way to A way that can better adapt to its surrounding environment. The role of family members in treatment needs to be emphasized.

The disease generally does not require surgical treatment.

There is currently no evidence-based medical evidence to support this disease, but some traditional Chinese medicine treatments Or medicine can relieve symptoms. It is recommended to go to a regular medical institution and receive treatment under the guidance of a physician.

Nutritional management

rest management

Personality disorders form in an individual's early years, so early childhood education, Cultivating a sound personality from an early age is very important for the prevention of personality disorders.

Good family upbringing and parents giving their children adequate love and care can keep children away from mental trauma.

When children have emotional or behavioral problems, they should be informed, cared for, and corrected in a timely manner.