Personality disorder

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Changes in how a person feels and distorted beliefs about other people can lead to odd behaviour. This can be distressing and may upset others.



being overwhelmed by negative feelings like distress, anxiety, worthlessness or anger avoiding other people feeling empty and emotionally disconnected odd behaviour difficulty maintaining stable and close relationships, especially with partners, children and professional carers periods of losing contact with reality

Some people may also have difficulty managing negative feelings without self-harming. This can include abusing drugs and alcohol or taking overdoses. In rare cases, it may include threatening other people.

People with personality disorders often experience other mental health problems. This includes depression and substance misuse.

Symptoms typically get worse with stress.