Living with intense emotional reactions, shifting self-image, or ongoing relationship conflict can feel exhausting and confusing. You may notice patterns that repeat no matter how hard you try to change them. These experiences may point to a personality disorder, a mental health condition that affects how you think, feel, and relate to others. At Avant Medical Consulting in Dublin, Ohio, board-certified psychiatrist Jordan Spellman, MD, offers thoughtful psychiatric care to help you better understand these patterns and move toward healthier, more stable ways of living. Support and progress are possible. Schedule a consultation today by phone or online.
A personality disorder involves recurring patterns of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that differ from societal norms and expectations and cause constant problems in your daily life. These patterns often begin when you’re a teen or young adult and progress as you get older.
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Understanding this helps reduce shame and opens the door to meaningful treatment and growth.
Personality disorders fall into three clusters. Group A focuses on odd or eccentric thinking. Group B involves dramatic or impulsive patterns, and Group C specifies anxious or fearful behaviors. These categories help guide diagnosis and treatment.
There is no single cause of a personality disorder. Genetics, early family life, traumatic experiences, and environment all play a role.
A personality disorder can influence how you respond to stressful events, connect with friends, family, and co-workers, or interpret everyday situations. You might experience intense emotions, fear of abandonment, difficulty trusting others, or unhealthy thinking patterns.
These experiences can strain your closest relationships, complicate your work environment, and leave you feeling entirely misunderstood. Some common challenges include:
• Difficulty maintaining stable relationships
• Strong emotional reactions that are difficult for you to control
• Ongoing conflict with others
• A relentless sense of emptiness
These challenges can feel discouraging, but they’re treatable with the right approach at Avant Medical Consulting.
Treatment focuses on helping you:
Dr. Spellman provides comprehensive psychiatric care that may include medications like mood stabilizers, antidepressants, and antipsychotics to address symptoms such as mood instability, anxiety, impulsivity, or depression.
Medication usually works best when paired with a form of talk therapy called dialectical behavioral therapy that targets habitual patterns and teaches practical skills. Over time, treatment can help you respond to situations more thoughtfully, feel more emotionally controlled, and build more satisfying relationships.
If you feel stuck in patterns that keep repeating, help is available. Contact Avant Medical Consulting to schedule a consultation or book using the online appointment feature.