Is it possible to have multiple personality disorders?

Technically, according to DSM-51, a person can receive more than one personality disorder diagnosis. People who are diagnosed with a personality disorder most often qualify for more than one diagnosis. A person with a severe personality disorder might meet the criteria for four, five or even more disorders!

Is BPD curable?

But we now know that BPD is treatable. In fact, the long-term prognosis for BPD is better than those for depression and bipolar disorder. However, it requires a specialized approach. The bottom line is that most people with BPD can and do get better—and they do so fairly rapidly with the right treatments and support.

How do you know if you have a personality disorder?

Difficulty coping with normal stress and trouble forming relationships with family, friends, and coworkers may be indications of a personality disorder. Those who struggle with a personality disorder often don’t enjoy social activities and may not see themselves as contributing to their problems.

How do personality disorders affect the way we think?

People with personality disorders, on the other hand, tend to get stuck in rigid ways of relating to people and events. These rigid thoughts may affect how they think about themselves and the world around them, how they experience emotion, how they function socially, and how well they can control their impulses.

Is it possible to have more than one personality disorder?

It is possible for people to have traits or symptoms of more than one personality disorder at the same time, while not meeting the criteria for any single one of them. In DSM-IV, this was referred to as “Personality Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (NOS).”

Are personality disorders with mixed symptoms often underdiagnosed and undertreated?

While research suggests that personality disorders with mixed symptoms are quite common, people often go underdiagnosed and undertreated. With appropriate treatment, you can learn to manage symptoms that may be having a negative impact on multiple areas of your life.