Personality Disorders
شخصیت کے امراضEnduring patterns that cause suffering. Effective therapy exists.
مستقل رویے جو تکلیف دیتے ہیں — مؤثر تھراپی موجود ہےPersonality disorders involve enduring, inflexible patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that differ significantly from cultural expectations and cause significant distress or functional impairment. They are not character flaws — they are established mental health conditions with effective treatments.
شخصیت کے امراض میں ایسے مستقل رویے ہوتے ہیں جو تکلیف دیتے ہیں — یہ کردار کی خرابی نہیں، ذہنی صحت کی بیماری ہے۔Understanding the Condition
What Is Personality Disorders?
شخصیت کے امراض کیا ہے؟Personality disorders are grouped into three clusters: Cluster A (odd/eccentric — paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal), Cluster B (dramatic/emotional — borderline, narcissistic, antisocial, histrionic), and Cluster C (anxious/fearful — avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive). Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is the most commonly treated at ASPI. It is characterised by instability in relationships, self-image, and emotion, often with self-harm and suicidal behaviour. It is also one of the most treatable — Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) was specifically developed for BPD.
شخصیت کے امراض تین گروپوں میں ہیں۔ Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) سب سے عام ہے — DBT تھراپی خاص طور پر اس کے لیے بنائی گئی ہے۔Causes & Risk Factors
Personality disorders develop from a combination of genetic predisposition and environmental factors — particularly adverse childhood experiences including abuse, neglect, and invalidating environments. BPD is strongly associated with childhood trauma.
شخصیت کے امراض جینیاتی صلاحیت اور ماحول — خاص طور پر بچپن کے منفی تجربات — کے مجموعے سے بنتے ہیں۔Common Signals
Signs to Look For
Symptoms of Personality Disorders
شخصیت کے امراض کی علاماتBPD: frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined abandonment
BPD: تنہائی کے ڈر سے پریشانیBPD: unstable and intense interpersonal relationships
BPD: تعلقات میں شدید اتار چڑھاؤBPD: unstable self-image or sense of self
BPD: اپنے آپ کا غیر مستقل تصورBPD: impulsivity in at least two self-damaging areas
BPD: نقصاندہ تیز فیصلےBPD: recurrent self-harm or suicidal behaviour
BPD: خود کو نقصان پہنچاناBPD: emotional instability and intense, reactive mood
BPD: جذبات کی شدت اور عدم استحکامBPD: chronic feelings of emptiness
BPD: خالی پن کا احساسBPD: intense anger, difficulty controlling it
How We Help
Treatment at ASPI
ASPI میں علاجDBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) is the gold-standard treatment for BPD. It combines individual therapy, group skills training, phone coaching, and therapist consultation. It teaches distress tolerance, emotional regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.
DBT تھراپی BPD کا سونے کا معیار علاج ہے — یہ ASPI میں دستیاب ہے۔Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)DBT تھراپی
DBT was developed specifically for BPD by Marsha Linehan. It teaches four core skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. It is delivered as both individual therapy and group skills training.
Schema TherapySchema تھراپی
Schema therapy addresses the deep-rooted early maladaptive schemas (core beliefs about self and world) that underlie personality disorder patterns. It is particularly effective for Cluster C personality disorders.
Setting the Record Straight
Myths About Personality Disorders
شخصیت کے امراض کے بارے میں غلط فہمیاںBehaviour that appears manipulative in BPD is typically driven by overwhelming emotional pain and the terror of abandonment — not calculated manipulation. DBT teaches healthier ways to meet those needs.
BPD میں جو "چالاکی" نظر آتی ہے وہ عموماً انتہائی جذباتی تکلیف سے پیدا ہوتی ہے — حساب نہیں۔ DBT بہتر طریقے سکھاتی ہے۔Ready to Take the Next Step
Reading Was the First Step.
Booking Is the Second.
پڑھنا پہلا قدم تھا — ملاقات بک کرنا دوسراOur consultants are available 6 days a week. No referral needed. Assessment appointments typically available within 5–7 days.
ہمارے ڈاکٹر ہفتے میں 6 دن دستیاب ہیں۔ کوئی حوالہ نامہ ضروری نہیں۔