Personality Disorders
There is a disconnect.
You feel misunderstood by many people.
Relationships feel extraordinarily intense, and you feel abandoned by those you care about.
Interacting with others is difficult. Sometimes, strange thoughts enter your head for no reason.
In your experience, this seems to happen all the time.
What could this mean?
People say you lack empathy and are arrogant, causing a relationship problem.
Others see you as essential and find you talented – not arrogant. You don’t feel that way. So, “How can I be arrogant?”
You feel that you are good and probably the best person they know. You think, “I don’t believe some people fail to understand me.”
What could this negativity from others mean?
It may mean that you have a Personality Disorder.
Individuals with personality disorders tend to see themselves differently, and their behaviors can create problems in relationships and other interactions.
Relating to others is challenging, and sometimes, those with personality disorders find it difficult to relate to others or be empathetic. There are many different types of personality disorders.
Here are a few disorders (this list is not all-inclusive).
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) – Individuals displaying BPD tend to be over-emotional, moody, or display a need to form relationships.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder – Narcissists see themselves as being more important than those around them. They lack empathy and can seem arrogant.
Antisocial Personality Disorder – These individuals show no concern for anyone else and can have criminal behavior.
Avoidant Personality Disorder – These individuals find it challenging to be in social situations and are sensitive to what others think of them.
Remi* is in a relationship.
It started out intense.
Falling for them was almost immediate.
The relationship seemed perfect, and they became their person.
Why did they end the relationship?
Remi’s suspicion of being abandoned was confirmed.
Remi was left feeling deeply saddened and hopeless about the situation.
This wasn’t the first time.
So, does it have to do with me?
“What If I do have a Personality Disorder?”
Get the chance to learn about how it affects your life. Feel understood and experience the relief of knowing what you have been dealing with.
Gain the ability to manage complex emotions and unique ways of thought in a way that will no longer cause pain or conflict.
Live life with the tools you need to navigate this complex territory.
Therapeutic support with DBT and sometimes medication can produce the positive changes you have imagined before.
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Leap into learning more and explore the possibilities. I have therapeutic tools and experience to help you evaluate potential personality disorders and gain the insight and methods necessary for addressing the disorder.
Find out what it could be and get the support to go forward confidently.
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*Name and story are composite narratives and do not reflect an actual client.