Complications
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People with personality disorders are at significantly increased risk of:
Social isolation.
An inability to forge and maintain healthy relationships, lack of desire for closeness, or extreme shyness may cause those with personality disorders to be socially disconnected.
Suicide.
The risk of self-inflicted injury and suicide is highest among people with cluster B personality disorders, such as borderline personality disorder.
Substance abuse.
Those with cluster B personality disorders are at especially increased risk of alcohol and drug addiction.
Depression, anxiety and eating disorders.
People with all types of personality disorders are at increased risk of developing other psychiatric problems.
Self-destructive behavior.
People with borderline personality disorder are particularly at risk of engaging in dangerous behaviors, such as risky sex and gambling. Those with dependent personality disorder — who may tolerate mistreatment in order to stay in a relationship — are at increased risk of physical, emotional and sexual abuse.
Violence and homicide.
Aggressive behavior is a significant risk among those with paranoid and antisocial personality disorders.
Incarceration.
People with antisocial personality disorder are at increased risk of committing serious crimes. The condition is common among prisoners.
The intensity of the symptoms of personality disorders may change over time. The symptoms of cluster A and cluster B personality disorders may become less severe later in life. Those with cluster C personality disorders often experience worsening symptoms as they age.
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