The type of personality disorder you're most likely to have, as per your zodiac sign | The Times of India (2024)

Every person has a distinct personality and is capable of great things in life. Who they are, where they come from, where they wish to go are some of the factors that shape a person's character and determine what they become.

However, sometimes the things that meet the eye may differ from what actually is. This is when astrology comes in handy. Zodiac signs can reveal a lot about a person's nature and temperament. It can decipher and bring to the forefront the hidden aspects of a person, the traits that are good as well as bad.

That said, given that every person has a positive personality trait, there are certain negative qualities that can cause distinct personality disorders in each person. In respect to that, here are the kind of personality disorders one may experience, according to their zodiac signs.

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Besides being impulsive, Aries can also be aggressive. People belonging to this zodiac sign may have sudden bouts of anger and explosive aggression, which may prove disadvantageous for them. Such behaviour can be characteristic of Intermittent Explosive Disorder, where a person has terrifying bursts of anger and aggression, often leading to worst scenarios.

As far as a Taurean is concerned, they like to stay in their comfort zone and are quite stubborn about their life and decisions. They're likely to be more organised and cannot stand indiscipline. That being said, people born under this sunsign be may more prone to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, also known as OCD, an anxiety disorder, where people have unwanted thoughts, feelings, or ideas that make them do things on repeat.

Geminis are great conversationalists and therefore, cannot stand being alone. They love having the company of people they love and are almost sometimes dependent on them. This is why they're more likely to develop Dependent Personality Disorder, which denotes a person who is more inclined towards a co-dependent relationship.

Cancerians are emotional people, who experience a gush of emotions but keep it all inside. They fear rejection and criticism and therefore are more inclined towards developing a Paranoid Personality Disorder. Such mental disorders may lead to overthinking, which is non-productive and causes high levels of stress.

When it comes to a Leo, they're all about attention. They like to be the limelight of the party and cannot do without people making them the talk of the town. This makes them more prone to Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Narcissists believe that they're the best and better than everyone around them. They think that because they're the most wanted, they're entitled to special attention and treatment.

Virgos like perfection. Whatever they do, they expect the best. Therefore, when things don't work out their way, they become bitter, which is why they're likely to develop Borderline Personality Disorder. This mental health disorder influences the way a person thinks or feels about themself. From facing problems in managing emotions to experiencing self-image issues, Virgos can take a backseat if they feel things aren't in order.

Librans have a balanced personality. They easily come under pressure and can get overwhelmed by even the minutest of problems. This is why they sometimes lack confidence in themselves and find it difficult to manage stressful situations, falling prey to masoch*stic personality disorder, also popularly know as self-defeating personality disorder. This can lead to people not living up to their potential and seeing oneself as pitiable.

Scorpions are passionate people, but they're quite secretive about their life and decisions. They do not like to socialize and are more likely to avoid people. That said, people who belong to this zodiac sign can become victims of Avoidant Personality Disorder, which triggers them to avoid social settings, making them more comfortable in their own alone space.

Sagittarians come off as great, adventurous individuals. They love going on exciting quests and do not believe in discipline. Given that they're highly active and mostly restless, they're most likely to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as they set unrealistic goals and make plans that they fail to handle in the future. That said, you can continue being exciting, but make decisions that are achievable and do not stress you out.

As is known, Capricorns are very particular about their work and believe in pragmatism. However, what they also believe is that everything can be perfect, which makes them prone to Perfectionism Disorder. Such disorders may be associated with work and one's profession. The urge to always deliver the best and be dedicated towards it can often take a toll on one's mental health.

Aquarians love living in their own little bubble. They have their own perception of life and living and sometimes may often come off as delusional. This is why they may develop Schizotypal Personality Disorder, also known as 'eccentric'. Given that they cannot tell the difference between reality and imagination, sometimes they may behave very unusual than others and may have ideas that are different and unique.

Pisceans are one of the nicest zodiac signs. However, just how they care about other people, they expect the same from others. While they're very sensitive to criticism, they're not very vocal about it and may even try to avoid conversations around it. Having a tinge of inferiority complex makes them more likely to develop avoidant personality disorder, characterized by efforts to avoid intimate and social interactions with others.

Disclaimer: Please note that this article holds no intention to trivialise mental health issues, nor does it aim to spread any misinformation. This is wholly on the basis of each zodiac sign's emotional weakness, as conveyed by different astrologers.