What are Cluster B Personality Types?

Cluster B personality disorders are a set of personality disorders that can be challenging and problematic. People with cluster B personalities are often manipulative and seek to control others. They tend to be aggressive, angry, and irritable. They may also be self-centered and grandiose in feeling that they are more important than everyone else around them. The term "cluster B" refers to the fact that there are four main groups:

Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Narcissists are often self-centered and are only concerned with their own needs. They have a grandiose sense of self-importance and entitlement, which can lead them to exploit others for their own gain. People with narcissistic personality disorder lack empathy, tend to be exploitative and manipulative, and may engage in unethical behavior to get what they want.

Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)
Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) is a personality disorder that can be defined by a pattern of disregard for the rights of others. This can include such behaviors as lying, stealing and manipulating others to achieve personal gain. It also includes being cold-blooded and callous, even in situations where it's not necessary to do so.
ASPD is similar to narcissistic personality disorder, but the difference is that ASPD is more severe and less stable. People with this condition may lack empathy or remorse towards other people; they may commit violent crimes without feeling any guilt about it; they tend not to care about their appearance or personal hygiene; they often have high levels of anxiety but don't seek help because they don't realize how serious their condition actually is.

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental illness that can be serious and debilitating. It's most often diagnosed in women and affects about 1 percent of the population.
People with BPD may have intense fear of abandonment, unstable relationships—and impulsive behavior. They may also be manipulative and seek to control others.

Histrionic personality disorder
Histrionic personality disorder is a mental health condition in which a person has an excessive need for attention and displays over-the-top behaviors to get it. People with histrionic personality disorder are usually very dramatic, emotional, and attention-seeking.

How can peer support help with Cluster B Personality Types?

Cluster B personality disorders are challenging and can be difficult to treat or even diagnose. Those who have family members, close friends or partners with this personality type can suffer from abuse. Peer support groups can help with these difficult relationships and the damage they cause by creating a safe environment to connect with other people who have also suffered traumatic or challenging experiences due to close contact with a Cluster B Personality Type.

If you are seeking help with Cluster B personality disorders, join a free peer support session today.