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Cluster B: Emotional
                                                        & Impulsive





                             Antisocial        Borderline         Histrionic       Narcissistic


        Ð ÐAntisocial personality disorder: A person with an antisocial personality disorder behaves in a way that shows
           disregard for the rights or needs of others. Common traits include being deceitful, manipulative, and aggressive.
          Symptoms of antisocial disorder may include:

             Disregard for others’ needs or feelings
             Consistently lying, stealing, using aliases, and deceiving others
             Recurring problems with the law

             Repeated violation of the rights of others
             Disregard for the safety of oneself or others
             Impulsive behaviour
             Consistently irresponsible

             Lack of remorse for one’s actions

        Ð ÐBorderline personality disorder: A person with borderline personality disorder may experience intense emotions,
           have a poor self-image, and display impulsive behaviors. A lack of stability in relationships is the main characteristic
           of this condition.
          Some symptoms of borderline disorder are:

             Unstable or fragile self-image
             Unstable relationships
             Up and down moods, often as a reaction to interpersonal stress
             Suicidal behaviour or threats of self-injury

             Intense fear of being alone or abandoned
             Ongoing feelings of emptiness
             Frequent, intense displays of anger

             Stress-related paranoia that comes and goes
        Ð ÐHistrionic personality disorder: It involves extreme emotionality and attention-seeking behavior. A person with
           this disorder may appear lively, enthusiastic, and charming. They may act in a way that is considered inappropriate
           within their cultural context or more specific contexts, such as at work.
          Some symptoms of histrionic disorder are:
             Constantly seeking attention

             Speaks dramatically with strong opinions but few facts or details to back them up
             Easily influenced by others
             Shallow, rapidly changing emotions

             Excessive concern with physical appearance
             Thinks his or her relationships with others are closer than they are



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