The Facts
Personality disorders are thought to be caused by what 2 things?
What are genes and environment?
Other possible answer: Nature and nurture
This type of personality disorder may cause you to think the government is out to get you
What is Paranoid Personality Disorder?
This PD may cause you to have unstable relationships, impulsive behavior, intense anger, intense fear of being alone or abandoned
What is
Borderline personality disorder?
If you have this disorder, you might avoid work or social activities that require talking or being around other people.
What is
Avoidant personality disorder?
Substance use is most common with what personality disorder
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
The most common type of personality disorder
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder?
If you have this type of PD, you might always want to be alone, you won't express any emotion, you can't enjoy anything, you can't pick up normal social cues, you might have a cold demeanor towards others
What is
Schizoid personality disorder?
If you suffer from this PD, you may constantly need attention, display excessive emotions or be very dramatic to get attention, speak dramatically with strong opinions but no facts
What is
Histrionic personality disorder?
This PD may cause you to rely too much on other people or feel the need to be taken care of, you may act submissive or clingy toward others, you might lack the self confidence that you can do things on your own
What is
Dependent personality disorder?
Antisocial personality disorder is common with this substance of choice
What is alcohol?
Most people with personality disorders also have this mental disorder
What is depression?
Other possible answer: What is anxiety?
This personality disorder may cause you to have
What is
Schizotypal personality disorder?
This PD may cause you to believe that you're more important or special than others, may make it hard for you to recognize anyone else's feelings or needs, you may exaggerate your accomplishments or talents
What is
Narcissistic personality disorder?
If you suffer from this PD, you might be extremely preoccupied with rules, details and keeping everything in order, you might have extreme perfectionism, you might have an extreme need to be in control of everything around you.
What is
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?
Opioids, alcohol and cannabis can increase this type of medication side effect when treating personality disorders
What is sedative/sleepiness?
Personality disorders usually begin in this stage of life
What are the teenage years?
This personality disorder might cause you to get angry because you think people are insulting you when they are not, cause you to think everyone is trying to hurt you, you might be hesitant to confide in people because you don't trust anyone.
What is
Paranoid personality disorder?
This PD may cause you to blatantly disregard other people's feelings, may cause you to lie, steal and con others, you might have aggressive or violent behavior, you may ignore the safety of others, you may have a lack of remorse
What is Antisocial personality disorder?
If you have Avoidant Personality Disorder, you may have an extreme fear of this feeling that causes your cheeks to turn red
What is embarrassment?
People who suffer from personality disorders and substance use disorders at the same time, specifically opioids and stimulants, have an increased risk of this cause of death
What is suicide?
The number of different types of personality disorders
What is ten?
If you suffer from this PD, you might experience:
What is
Schizotypal personality disorder?
This PD may cause you to have thoughts or say "I hate you, don't leave me"
What is
Borderline personality disorder?
If you have Dependent Personality Disorder, you might stay in this type of relationship even if you have other options available to leave
What is an abusive relationship?
People with personality disorders are at risk of substance use disorders because of this type of behavior
What is impulsive behavior or risky behavior?