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alexandra_k said:
> People without a disordered personality

that begs the question:

how many individuals are there in the world who don't exhibit inflexibility of the personality in some respects (especially when under stress)?



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Part of the diagnostic criteria for personality disorders of any type is that they are chronic and pervasive. That would rule out being inflexible or rigid in defense mechanisms and coping patterns in some respects and/or when under stress as fitting the criteria for a personality disorder.

gg