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Other Personality Disorders

Borderline Personality Disorder is just one of 11 defined personality disorders. Learn about the other personality disorders and how they differ from BPD.
Histrionic Personality Disorder
A personality disorder with excessive emotionality and attention seeking.
Paranoid Personality disorder
A personality disorder where others intentions are seen through a filter of distrust and suspiciousness.
Schizoid Personality Disorder
A personality disorder with a restricted range of emotional expression and detachment from social relationships.
Schizotypal Personality Disorder
A personality disorder marked by eccentric behavior, thought distortions, and intense discomfort with close relationships.
Antisocial Personality Disorder
A personality disorder with a consistent and active pattern of disregard for the rights of others.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
A personality disorder with a need for admiration and a lack of empathy for others.
Avoidant Personality Disorder
A personality disorder marked by feelings of inadequacy, extreme sensitivity to criticism, and social inhibition.
Dependent Personality Disorder
A personality disorder with a pattern of submissive and clinging behavior related to an extreme need to be taken care of.
Obessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
A personality disorder with a preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control. Although it may appear to be similar to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), it is not the same disorder.
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