Cluster B personality disorders are characterized by dramatic, emotional or erratic thinking and behavior. The disorders in this cluster are: Borderline Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Histrionic Personality Disorder, and Antisocial Personality Disorder. People with Cluster B disorders may have difficulty regulating their emotions and may have intense or unstable relationships. They may also have a tendency to be manipulative and exploit others.

Here are a few characteristics of each disorder in Cluster B:

• Borderline Personality Disorder: People with BPD may have intense, unstable relationships and difficulty regulating their emotions. They may experience intense feelings of abandonment and may engage in impulsive or self-destructive behavior. They may also have a distorted self-image and may engage in self-harm or suicidal behavior.

• Narcissistic Personality Disorder: People with NPD have an inflated sense of self-importance and a lack of empathy for others. They may have a need for excessive admiration and may exploit others for personal gain. They may also have a sense of entitlement and may become angry or dismissive when their expectations are not met.

• Histrionic Personality Disorder: People with HPD have excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior. They may be overly dramatic, seductive and sexually provocative. They may have a need to be the center of attention and may have shallow and rapidly shifting emotions. They also have difficulty maintaining stable relationships.

• Antisocial Personality Disorder: People with APD may have a disregard for the rights of others and may engage in criminal or unethical behavior. They may be impulsive and may have difficulty following rules or laws. They may also have a lack of remorse or empathy for those they have harmed.

It is important to note that people with these disorders may not exhibit all of these traits and that the diagnosis should be made by a qualified mental health professional after a comprehensive evaluation.

Cluster C personality disorders are characterized by anxious or fearful thinking and behavior. The disorders in this cluster are: Avoidant Personality Disorder, Dependent Personality Disorder, and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD). People with Cluster C disorders may have a fear of rejection or criticism and may have difficulty trusting others. They may also have a tendency to be perfectionistic and may have difficulty making decisions.

Here are a few characteristics of each disorder in Cluster C:

• Avoidant Personality Disorder: People with AvPD may have a fear of rejection or criticism and may have difficulty forming close relationships. They may feel inadequate or inferior and may have a tendency to avoid social situations or interactions. They may also have a fear of being embarrassed or humiliated.

• Dependent Personality Disorder: People with DPD may have a fear of being alone and may have difficulty making decisions without the input of others. They may have difficulty expressing their own needs and may be overly passive or submissive in their relationships. They may also have a tendency to form relationships with individuals who are not good for them or are abusive.

• Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD): People with OCPD may have a preoccupation with perfectionism and control. They may be rigid, inflexible and may have difficulty delegating tasks. They may also have difficulty relaxing and may be workaholic. They may be overly focused on orderliness, perfectionism, and control. They may also be too preoccupied with details and may be inflexible in their thinking.

It is important to note that people with these disorders may not exhibit all of these traits and that the diagnosis should be made by a qualified mental health professional after a comprehensive evaluation.