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Originally Posted by deafdyke
True, but I mean the thing is, there's a HUGE difference that I really can't articulate between classic mental illnesses and personality disorders. I think it's b/c the personality disorder is pretty much the person's personality, whereas a more classic mental illness isn't a part of the person's personality.
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If you are talking about inherent personality traits, then you are incorrect. People are not born with anti-social personality traits. They are learned.
Any behavior associated with a mental disorder can be considered to be a part of the person's personality, as it affects the way that they interact with the environment and other individuals.
I understand what you are trying to say, but I respectfully disagreee. Personality disorders can be treated and altered. Inherent personality characteristics cannot. That is why it is called a personality disorder rather than a personality type.