As compared to the major clinical disorders described on the DSM-IV-TR's Axis I, the Axis II personality disorders are:

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Axis II personality disorders are generally seen as less distressing to the individual and less dysfunctional in comparison to the major clinical disorders described on Axis I of the DSM-IV-TR. This is because individuals with personality disorders often have less insight into their condition and its impact on their lives and others.

As Compared to the Major Clinical Disorders Described on the DSM-IV-TR's