Types of Personality Disorders

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Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Schizotypal personality disorder may have a genetic etiology, and those with this disorder may appear eccentric. Their clothing, speech, ideas and thought patterns may seem odd. Social situations may cause anxiety in these people, and they may have difficulty forming close relationships. Their emotional responses may be indifferent or inappropriate.

People with schizotypal personality disorder commonly perceive special or hidden meanings in mundane incidents. They may be superstitious and believe they have the power to control other people or events.2‘Personality Disorders.’ Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 23 Sept. 2016, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/personality-disorders/symptoms-causes/syc-20354463,4Schizotypal Personality Disorder (STPD) By Andrew Skodol, et al. ‘Schizotypal Personality Disorder (STPD) - Psychiatric Disorders.’ Merck Manuals Professional Edition, Merck Manuals, www.merckmanuals.com/professional/psychiatric-disorders/personality-disorders/schizotypal-personality-disorder-stpd

Personality Disorders

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