Cluster C personality disorders describe conditions characterized by anxious or fearful patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others.

Cluster A personality disorders include paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal personality patterns. They are not a sign that a person is dangerous.

This article offers an honest, hopeful overview of what cluster B disorders are, how they are diagnosed, and how people can live well with them.

Schizoid personality disorder is categorized in Cluster A, marked by detachment from social relationships and restricted range of emotional expression

The diagnostic framework is designed to capture a consistent pattern across different areas of life, not a single episode or isolated incident.

There is a common misconception that people with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) are simply overly meticulous or difficult.

Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD) is a real, clinically defined condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and relates to others.

AVPD is a treatable condition, and a skilled clinician can tailor a plan that respects a person’s pace, values, and goals.