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personality disorder

personality disorder Personality disorder is a broad group of psychiatric conditions in which a person shows long-lasting, rigid patterns of behavior that differ strongly from what their culture expects.

Personality disorder is a broad group of psychiatric conditions in which a person shows long-lasting, rigid patterns of behavior that differ strongly from what their culture expects. These patterns tend to persist over time and can disrupt relationships and work.

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