While people with narcissistic personality disorder present as confident and superior, underneath they have a pervasive feeling of inferiority and vulnerability that must be defended against. Narcissistic Personality Disorder – includes personality traits of grandiosity, superiority, or egocentric and tend to lack empathy. This disorder is also characterized by impulsive behaviors and inappropriate anger. People with borderline personality disorder often see the world in extremes - either good or bad - and therefore struggle with intimacy and interpersonal relationships, as those who are close to people with borderline personality struggle with their extreme mood changes and irrationality. Cluster Bīorderline Personality Disorder – characterized by a pervasive pattern of emotional and relationship instability, with a lack of a positive view of self. People with schizotypal disorder tend to be described as odd or eccentric and have very few interpersonal relationships except with close family. Schizotypal Personality Disorder – features of this disorder include paranoia and superstition and people tend to be guarded or hypersensitive. This person can seem aloof or indifferent and have difficulty showing emotions. Schizoid Personality Disorder – a pattern of detachment from social situations and tend to like solitary activities and avoid intimate or social relationships. As a result, they tend to be guarded, as well as critical, suspicious, defensive, and jealous of others, and therefore have troubling maintaining relationships Paranoid Personality Disorder – a person has the belief that others dislike them or are out to get them and utilize defense mechanisms to protect themselves by treating others badly. Below is a brief overview of each: Cluster A There are several subtypes of personality disorders. Obsessive-compulsive Personality Disorder (this is not the same as obsessive-compulsive disorder, which is a type of anxiety disorder)ĭifferences in the Type of Personality Disorders.These include:Ĭluster C personality disorders include traits of being anxious and fearfulness and include the following: These personality disorders include:Ĭluster B personality disorders include traits that can be characterized as dramatic, overly emotional, or erratic. Cluster A is considered the odd and eccentric cluster with characteristics that include social awkwardness or withdrawal or avoidance of social settings.