What are the characteristics of a Type C personality?

Sudeepta Varma, MD

Psychiatry

Type C personalities tend to be very accommodating, passive and bookish; they avoid conflict, bottle emotion and act as people-pleasers. Watch psychiatrist Sudeepta Varma, MD, explain the characteristics and health risks of the Type C personality.

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Personality

When we have a sense of self that allows us to interact appropriate with the world and other people we have a functional personality. Some forms of mental illness can skew the thought process so it interferes with how we deal with others. People with personality disorders may abuse drugs, may have lots of ups and downs in relationships, may have trouble making friends, may be isolated. There are many different kinds of disorders, but its important to know that it is possible to overcome them.

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