Personality Disorder Treatment in Bangalore & Hyderabad

Symptoms for Personality Disorders

Symptoms differ for each of the 10 personality disorders. However, common symptoms include –

• Problems with sense of self and identity. There is an unstable self-image, they may see themselves based on the people or situation, or have a self-esteem that is unrealistically low or high.
• Problems with relationships. They fail to form deep, intimate relationships with others, may lack empathy or respect for others, be emotionally attached or extremely needy.

Types of Personality Disorders

Personality disorders (PD) are categorized in 3 clusters based on common themes.

Cluster A – unusual and eccentric behaviours and thinking.

• Paranoid PD – paranoia, suspicion and mistrust without adequate reason.
• Schizoid PD – consistent pattern of detachment and disinterest in interpersonal relationships.
• Schizotypal PD – limited need and intense discomfort with interpersonal relationships; distorted view of reality, unusual behaviours and superstitious.

Cluster B – erratic and dramatic behaviours.

• Antisocial PD – disregard for negative consequences of their actions, physically or emotionally harming behaviours towards others.
• Borderline PD – difficulty with emotional regulation, impulsive in relationships, unstable self esteem.
• Histrionic PD – dramatic and inappropriate display of behaviours to gain attention, depending on others’ approval significantly.
• Narcissistic PD – lack of empathy for others as well as intense need for admiration, grandiosity.

Cluster C – severe fear and anxiety.

• Avoidant PD – feelings of inadequacy and high sensitivity to being negatively judged, so avoid social interactions.
• Dependent PD – needing constant reassurance, submissiveness, clinging behaviour, excessive need to be cared for by another.
• Obsessive-Compulsive PD – consistent need for orderliness, control and perfectionism that interferes with task completion and relationships.

Causes for Personality Disorders

There could be various possible causal factors for personality disorders –

• Genetics.
• Brain changes.
• Verbal abuse.
• Cultural factors.
• Childhood trauma.

Treatment for Personality Disorders

Psychotherapy can help in the treatment of personality disorders. It can help identify as well as bring about changes in troubling thoughts, emotions, and behaviours of individuals with personality disorders.
Psychiatric medications can be helpful in case the individual has other mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, or substance use disorder.
If you or your loved one is suffering from a personality disorder, help is available. Cadabam’s hospital helps with personality disorder treatment in Hyderabad. Reach out to us on our helpline number 9741476476.

FAQs

Can medications help with personality disorders?

Medications do not help with personality disorders directly but can help in reducing and managing symptoms of other mental health conditions that can co-occur, such as depression or anxiety.

Why is long-term therapy advisable for personality disorders treatment?

Personality disorders involve problematic or maladaptive patterns of thinking, functioning, and behaving; moreover, to help the patient gain insight about why these patterns are problematic and replacing them with constructive patterns would require long-term therapy.

Are personality disorders curable?

Personality disorders do not have a cure but the symptoms can be managed with consistent treatment.

How can family therapy help?

Involving the family in the treatment can help in psycho-educating the family members about the personality disorder, teaching them strategies to handle the patient’s behaviours, and learn to cope with their own emotional challenges as a result of the patient’s personality disorder.