Personality Disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by enduring patterns of thinking, feeling, behaving, and relating to others that deviate significantly from cultural expectations and cause significant distress or impairment in functioning. These patterns are typically rigid, pervasive, and long-lasting, often beginning in adolescence or early adulthood.

There are several types of personality disorders, categorized into three clusters:

• Cluster A (Odd or Eccentric Behavior) – includes Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal Personality Disorders.
• Cluster B (Dramatic, Emotional, or Erratic Behavior) – includes Borderline, Narcissistic, Antisocial, and Histrionic Personality Disorders.
• Cluster C (Anxious or Fearful Behavior) – includes Avoidant, Dependent, and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorders.

While each disorder presents uniquely, individuals often experience challenges in relationships, self-image, emotional regulation, and decision-making. Treatment may involve psychotherapy, medication, and long-term support to help individuals develop healthier coping mechanisms and improve overall functioning.