🧠 Personality Disorders Personality disorders are mental health conditions that affect a person’s thinking, functioning, and behavior towards others, situations, and their environment. Let’s break down what you need to know: ⭐️ 3 Main Clusters:
Personality disorders are grouped into three clusters based on similar characteristics: Cluster A, Cluster B, and Cluster C. Cluster A: Odd or Eccentric 1️⃣ Paranoid: Suspicious and distrusting, believes others intend to harm them
2️⃣ Schizoid: Emotionally detached and disinterested in social relationships
3️⃣ Schizotypal: Magical thinking, odd behavior, and an eccentric appearance Cluster B: Dramatic and Emotional 1️⃣ Antisocial: Disregard for others, aggressive, lacks empathy, often charming 2️⃣ Borderline: Instability of identity, fear of abandonment, and manipulative behaviors
3️⃣ Histrionic: Attention-seeking, overly extroverted, and focused on appearance 4️⃣ Narcissistic: Arrogant, egocentric, with a grandiose sense of self Cluster C: Anxious and Insecure 1️⃣ Avoidant: Fear of rejection and anxiety in social situations, avoids interaction
2️⃣ Dependent: Excessive dependence on others, clingy, and fears separation
3️⃣ Obsessive-Compulsive: Perfectionist, rigid, and stubborn Understanding these types and classifications will help you recognize signs and plan nursing interventions for patients effectively. 💬 Comment below if you found this overview helpful and share with a nursing friend! #nursingeducation #nursingschool #nursingmajor #psychnurse #nursingstudent #nursingstudentsoftiktok #nursingtiktok #nursingstudents #nclex #nclexrn #nclexstudying #nclexreview