Do I Have a Personality Disorder?

Take this quiz to see if you might have a personality disorder.

Personality disorders like bipolar personality disorder, paranoid personality disorder, and narcissistic personality disorder can alter how you live your life and how you interact with other people in major ways. Ever wondered if you have one?

Answer these quick and confidential questions, and we’ll tell you if you might have a personality disorder.

(Note: This is a casual online self-assessment. Talk to a therapist or psychiatrist for a full, official diagnosis.)

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Questions Overview

1. Do you find it easy to trust other people, including friends and family?
  1. No. I'm very suspicious of others.
  2. Not really. I feel distant from other people.
  3. Sort of. It takes a while for me to trust though.
  4. Yes. I easily trust in other people.
2. Do you find it easy to form new relationships with total strangers?
  1. No. I don't want to form new relationships.
  2. No. I want new relationships, but it's hard to make them.
  3. Yes. I can very easily meet and get close to people.
  4. Sort of. I want new relationships, but sometimes struggle making them.
3. How do you feel about receiving criticism?
  1. Criticism is painful, but I always take it to heart.
  2. I don't ever pay attention to any criticism.
  3. Criticism can be helpful, but not all the time.
4. Do you ever worry that your thoughts or words are strange or unusual to other people?
  1. Constantly. I worry they'll think I'm strange, too.
  2. Sometimes, but I try not to let it get to me.
  3. I don't ever worry about what other people think.
5. How do you feel about social situations filled with strangers, like parties?
  1. It makes me anxious or even nauseous. I want to leave.
  2. I thrive in large social situations.
  3. I feel comfortable in social situations like this.
  4. It's slightly uncomfortable.
  5. I don't really feel any sort of way about it.
6. Is it easy for you to know what other people are thinking or feeling?
  1. Very easy. I often know what they feel before they do, and I like that.
  2. It's easy, but it makes me anxious worrying about how other people feel.
  3. I can sometimes tell what others are feeling, but not all the time.
  4. I always have trouble understanding what others are thinking or feeling.
7. Would you say you’re usually irritable, aggressive, or annoyed?
  1. Yes, but it's hard for me to understand why I feel that way.
  2. Yes. Other people often make me feel this way.
  3. I feel this way somewhat frequently, but not mostly.
  4. I don't often really feel this way.
8. Do you feel like you're always in control of your actions and emotions?
  1. Yes, I feel mostly or always in control.
  2. No, I struggle to control my emotions.
  3. No, I struggle to control my actions.
  4. No, I struggle to control both my emotions and actions.
9. Do you often feel empty or lonely?
  1. Yes, frequently.
  2. Yes, sometimes.
  3. No, not often.
10. Do you feel jealous when people close to you get close to other people?
  1. Yes. I feel intense jealousy and worry they're slipping away.
  2. Sure, sometimes, but I don't let it bother me too much.
  3. Not really. I never worry about other people's relationships.
11. Do you feel the urge to be the center of attention in social situations?
  1. Yes, and I feel bad when I'm not.
  2. Sure, I enjoy it, but not all the time.
  3. I'd rather not be the center of attention.
  4. I hate being the center of attention.
12. Do you intentionally step outside of your comfort zone and challenge yourself?
  1. No. I prefer to stay in my comfort zone.
  2. Sometimes, but not always.
  3. Yes. If I'm not having a new experience, I get bored.

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Personality disorders are mental conditions that affect someone’s day-to-day and long-term behaviors. They’re called “personality” disorders because they tend to affect someone’s overall personality, shaping the person they are and how they act. These disorders can affect your relationships, lifestyle, and overall well-being.

There are 3 major categories of personality disorder:

Cluster A personality disorders primarily affect how people think and behave.

  • Schizoid personality disorder often entails someone isolating themselves and having little interest in forming relationships.
  • Schizotypal personality disorder often entails someone having unusual behaviors and thoughts that make it difficult to form relationships.
  • Paranoid personality disorder often entails someone fearing or distrusting the people around them, often without cause.

Cluster B disorders usually come with dramatic or overwhelming thoughts and emotions.

  • Antisocial personality disorder is defined as a pattern of apathy toward other people’s well-being, leading to manipulation of or disregard for others.
  • Borderline personality disorder is defined as a difficulty managing shifting emotions.
  • Histrionic personality disorder often entails heightened, dramatic, and overwhelming emotions.
  • Narcissistic personality disorder is defined as a lack of empathy and a drive to receive admiration or respect.

Cluster C disorders usually come with high anxiety or fear.

  • Avoidant personality disorder often entails low self-esteem that causes someone to distance themselves from others out of fear of rejection.
  • Dependent personality disorder is often defined as someone needing other people to care for them or to appreciate them.
  • Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder often entails someone needing total control over small details, and a drive for perfection.


Personality disorders are much more complex than can be described in a single sentence, but this is a brief overview. If you think you might suffer from one of these, it’s best to talk to a therapist or psychiatrist to seek a diagnosis and proper treatment.

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