Personality Disorders
WHAT IS Personality Disorders
A personality disorder is a mental health condition that involves long-lasting, all-encompassing, disruptive patterns of thinking, behavior, mood, and relating to others. These patterns cause a person significant distress and/or impair their ability to function.
This generates substantial challenges and constraints in relationships, social activities, employment, and school.
SYMPTOMS OF personality disorders
In general, personality disorders involve problems with:
Identity and a sense of self: People with a personality disorder generally lack a clear or stable image of themselves, and how they see themselves often changes depending on the situation or the people they’re with. Their self-esteem may be unrealistically high or low.
Relationships: People with a personality disorder struggle to form close, stable relationships with others due to their problematic beliefs and behaviors. They may lack empathy or respect for others, be emotionally detached or be overly needy of attention and care.
Another distinguishing sign of personality disorders is that most people who have one often have little to no insight or self-awareness of how their thoughts and behaviors are problematic.
CAUSES OF Personality Disorders
such as:
GENETICS AND BIOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH
RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS OF EATING DISORDERS
RISKS
FAMILY HISTORY
Certain people may have genes that increase their risk of developing eating disorders. Biological factors, such as changes in brain chemicals, may play a role in eating disorders.
DIET AND STARVATION
Dieting is a risk factor for developing an eating disorder. Starvation affects the brain and influences mood changes, rigidity in thinking, anxiety and reduction in appetite.
STRESS
Whether it's heading off to college, moving, landing a new job, or a family or relationship issue, change can bring stress, which may increase your risk of an eating disorder.
OTHER MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS
People with an eating disorder often have a history of anxiety disorder, depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder.
COMPLICATIONS
Serious health problems
Depression and Anxiety
Suicidal thoughts or Behaviour
Problem with growth and development
Social and Relationship Problems
Substance use disorder
Work and Social issues
Problem with growth and development
PREVENTIVE MEASURES OF Personality Disorders
AVOID DIETING AROUND YOUR CHILD
Family dining habits may influence the relationships children to develop with food. Eating meals together gives you an opportunity to teach your child about the pitfalls of dieting and encourages eating a balanced diet in reasonable portions.
CULTIVATE AND REINFORCE A HEALTHY BODY IMAGE
Talk to your child about self-image and offer reassurance that body shapes can vary. Avoid criticizing your own body in front of your child.
TALK TO YOUR CHILD
It's crucial to correct any misperceptions and talk to your child about the risks of unhealthy eating choices.
ENLIST THE HELP OF YOUR CHILD'S DOCTOR
Doctors may be able to identify early indicators of an eating disorder. The doctor visits should include checks of height and weight, which can alert you and your child's doctor to any significant changes.
TYPES OF Personality Disorders
Anorexia Nervosa
DIAGNOSIS OF Personality Disorders
based on:
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