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Personality Disorders

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Personality Disorder Treatment in Benton County
Personality disorders can feel like a maze with no clear exit, where the patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving seem to loop endlessly, trapping you in ways of being that disrupt your life and relationships. It’s a struggle that runs deep, shaping every interaction and coloring how you see yourself and the world around you.

It can feel like an endless battle to connect with others, to find peace within yourself, and to navigate the complexities of daily life.

What Are Personality Disorders?

Personality disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by enduring patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience that deviate from the expectations of the individual’s culture.

  • Cluster A (Odd or Eccentric Disorders):
    • Paranoid Personality Disorder: A pattern of distrust and suspicion where others’ motives are interpreted as malevolent.
    • Schizoid Personality Disorder: A pattern of detachment from social relationships and a limited range of emotional expression.
    • Schizotypal Personality Disorder: A pattern of acute discomfort in close relationships, cognitive or perceptual distortions, and eccentric behavior.
  • Cluster B (Dramatic, Emotional, or Erratic Disorders):
    • Antisocial Personality Disorder: A pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others.
    • Borderline Personality Disorder: A pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity.
    • Histrionic Personality Disorder: A pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior.
    • Narcissistic Personality Disorder: A pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy.
  • Cluster C (Anxious or Fearful Disorders):
    • Avoidant Personality Disorder: A pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation.
    • Dependent Personality Disorder: A pattern of submissive and clinging behavior related to an excessive need to be taken care of.
    • Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder: A pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control.
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Treatments for Personality Disorders

At Pure Balance, we offer a holistic approach to treating personality disorders, focusing on both the psychological and physical aspects of these complex conditions. Individual therapy provides a supportive environment where you can explore the deep-rooted patterns of thought and behavior that underlie your disorder.

Group psychoeducation further enhances this process by offering knowledge and strategies for managing your condition, empowering you to make positive changes in your life.

For those whose personality disorders are intertwined with severe anxiety, depression, or impulsivity, we offer medication management, as well as innovative treatments like Spravato and Ketamine, which can help stabilize mood and reduce symptoms.

Beyond that, we offer Infrared sauna and cold plunge therapy for additional support, invigorating the body and mind, and enhancing your resilience against the daily stresses that can exacerbate symptoms. Each element of our wellness offerings is designed to work in harmony, providing a comprehensive approach to healing that addresses the unique challenges of personality disorders.

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