A person’s personality is a combination of characteristics, beliefs, and behavior styles that make them unique. Their perceptions of the world, thoughts, feelings, and attitudes are part of that personality. Personality grows more consistent with age but does not ever become fixed. Accounting for nearly 10% of the U.S. population, individuals with personality disorders have ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving that differ from general cultural norms. Personality disorders cause significant impairment in daily functioning that results in far-reaching consequences. Rose Hill Center offers comprehensive personality disorder treatment in Michigan. Learn how we can help you or your loved one by calling 866.367.0220.
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), nearly 30% of individuals who seek mental health services have at least one personality disorder. There are ten different personality disorders, which each have distinct symptoms. Personality disorders begin to emerge in late adolescence and early adulthood. Most individuals with a personality disorder are unaware of the problem because their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors feel normal. They often believe that others cause their problems.
Personality disorders commonly affect the following areas of a person’s functioning:
While there is no known cause of personality disorders, they appear to be rooted in genetic and environmental factors. In some cases, environmental factors may cause a genetically predisposed person to develop a personality disorder. General symptoms that can indicate the presence of a personality disorder include:
Untreated personality disorders have long-term consequences. Personality disorder treatment in Michigan can help.
While the range of symptoms of personality disorders is far-reaching, the common thread is that they will not subside without treatment from personality disorder therapists. The type of personality disorder treatment you require will depend upon:
Individuals with mild symptoms that are well-controlled can usually manage with outpatient care from a team that includes a physician, community supports, and a personality disorder therapist. However, personality disorders tend to be chronic and require long-term treatment. When symptoms are severe or co-occurring disorders exist, residential treatment is the best course.
Personality disorders have the reputation of being difficult to treat in part because personality traits are largely innate, meaning that we are born with them. Additionally, most of those with personality disorders go untreated or are frequently misdiagnosed, so research on effective treatments is limited.
That said, there are some evidence-based treatment methods typically used by personality disorder therapists, such as:
CBT and DBT are particularly effective for almost all personality disorders. CBT helps people identify and change dysfunctional core beliefs, while DBT emphasizes emotional regulation. There are no medications specifically designed to treat personality disorders. However, antidepressants and mood stabilizers are often incorporated into an overall treatment plan.
Living with a personality disorder can make life chaotic. Affected individuals and their loved ones often feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and desperate. The Rose Hill Center team has over 40 years of experience treating personality disorders, so we know how to help.Rose Hill Center provides top-rated long-term personality disorder treatment in Michigan. Our adult mental health services include:
More than a mental health treatment center, Rose Hill Center is a community of people who share the common goals of healing and growth.
Contact us today at 866.367.0220 to discover how we can help you or your loved one learn to manage personality disorder symptoms to live the happy, healthy life you deserve.
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