Personality Disorders
Personality disorders—including borderline, narcissistic, obsessive-compulsive, and other presentations—represent enduring patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving often causing significant interpersonal difficulty and suffering.
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Understanding Personality Disorders
Personality disorders are pervasive patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that cause distress, relationship difficulties, and impairment in functioning. These patterns are long-standing and deeply ingrained in personality structure.
Common Symptoms
Emotional & Psychological
- Unstable relationships and attachment patterns
- Intense fear of abandonment or rejection
- Chronic feelings of emptiness or worthlessness
- Emotional dysregulation and impulsivity
Physical & Behavioral
- Impulsive behaviors (spending, substance use, recklessness)
- Self-harm or suicidal ideation
- Perfectionism, rigidity, or control-seeking
- Difficulty with authority, boundaries, or interpersonal cooperation
How Personality Disorders are Diagnosed
Personality disorder diagnosis requires comprehensive psychiatric evaluation recognizing these are long-standing patterns, not acute conditions. Dr. Farkas conducts careful assessment identifying comorbid psychiatric conditions warranting medication management.
Why Choose Dr. Farkas for Personality Disorder Treatment
Complex Case Expertise
Sophisticated understanding of personality disorders and psychiatric comorbidity management requiring specialized knowledge.
Targeted Medication
Medications for anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and other treatable personality-related psychiatric symptoms.
Non-Judgmental Care
Compassionate, non-stigmatizing approach recognizing personality disorder-related suffering and treatment challenges.
Therapy Collaboration
Close collaboration with therapists specializing in personality disorder treatment supporting integrated care.
Ready to Start Personality Disorder Treatment?
Expert psychiatric care begins with comprehensive evaluation. Dr. Gabriella Farkas provides compassionate, non-judgmental treatment supporting your healing and growth.
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Schedule Your Evaluation
Contact Dr. Farkas to schedule your comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. New patient appointments typically available within 2-4 weeks. During your first appointment, Dr. Farkas will:
- Conduct thorough personality pattern and interpersonal history assessment
- Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluation
- Assess comorbid psychiatric symptoms requiring treatment
- Develop personalized medication and therapy strategy
Treatment Options
Based on your evaluation, Dr. Farkas discusses medication options for comorbid symptoms and therapy coordination. All recommendations explained with respect for your autonomy and preferences.
Ongoing Care
Regular follow-up appointments monitor symptom patterns, manage medications, support therapy engagement, and adjust treatment as needed with continued psychiatric support.
Evidence-Based Resources
Learn more from authoritative sources:
National Institute of Mental Health
Borderline Personality Disorder Resource Center
International Society for the Study of Personality Disorders
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