Overview
Cluster B personality traits makes it difficult for someone to control their emotions and maintain stable, healthy relationships. There are four personality disorders recognized by the DSM-5:
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Antisocial Personality Disorder, characterized by a pattern of disregard for the rights of others and a lack of empathy after manipulation
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Borderline Personality Disorder, involving intense mood swings surrounding a fear of abandonment and feelings of emptiness
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Histrionic Personality Disorder, defined by a strong need to be the center of attention through overly dramatic actions or their physical appearance
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder, in which someone has an inflated sense of self-importance with a desire for attention and praise that disregards the feelings of others