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Type D personality

Type D personality Type D personality is a behavior pattern marked by frequent negative emotions, difficulty expressing feelings, and social withdrawal or isolation.

Type D personality is a behavior pattern marked by frequent negative emotions, difficulty expressing feelings, and social withdrawal or isolation. It has been associated with higher rates of cardiovascular disease and greater risk of death.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Type D Personality” (D064415).
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