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Personality disorders

We all have certain personality traits that make us unique and interesting. People with personality disorders, however, tend to think and behave more extremely than those around them, and find it difficult to adapt or change their views and feelings. Read on to find out how to get help if you think you or someone you know has a personality disorder.

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What are personality disorders?

Personality disorders are mental health problems in which your personality and behaviour cause you or others distress.

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Support services for personality disorders

A personality disorder is a condition where someone’s personality traits, the way they think, feel and behave are extreme and dysfunctional, causing them great distress.

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What is borderline personality disorder (BPD)?

People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) often have trouble dealing with everyday situations and interactions.

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How Jordan manages her Borderline Personality Disorder

Jordan shares her mental health story and talks about how ReachOut has helped her to manage her Borderline Personality Disorder.

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What does it mean to have Dissociative Identity Disorder?

People with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) can often feel disconnected from their thoughts, body, feelings, memories or even identity.

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