personality disorder

Personality disorders are as complex as they are misunderstood; delve into this diagnosis and learn the typical cognitions, behaviors, and inner experience of those inflicted.

You Don’t Know What Breadcrumbing Means
In the world of modern dating and relationships, emotional manipulation techniques have evolved into more subtle and complex forms. One such technique that has gained considerable attention in recent years is “breadcrumbing.” Often dismissed as harmless flirting or mixed signals, breadcrumbing is a manipulative tactic that can leave emotional scars and a distorted sense of self.
By Tania T12 months ago in Psyche
Why People Fail Us Under Pressure
Life has a way of presenting challenges that reveal the true nature of those around us. These moments, often unexpected and deeply personal, can leave us feeling isolated, questioning why people we trust seem to step away when we need them the most. The hurt that accompanies such disappointments isn’t just about the absence of support; it’s about the breaking of unspoken promises, the betrayal of shared bonds.
By Seymour Soza12 months ago in Psyche
DARVO: When Abusers Rewrite the Script
A while ago, I wrote a detailed piece on DARVO (“Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender”), a manipulative tactic often employed by abusers to evade accountability. You can read about it in my previous article, exploring how these patterns manifest in everyday situations. In this article, we’ll take a deeper look at how DARVO impacts survivors and perpetuates cycles of abuse.
By Tania T12 months ago in Psyche
Help, DARVO!
When abuse is inflicted, the pain is not only physical or emotional — it seeps into the mind, warping one’s sense of self, perception of reality, and trust in the world. DARVO, a manipulative tactic identified by Dr. Jennifer Freyd, stands for Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim and Offender. This psychological maneuver is a common tool used by abusers to maintain control, shift blame, and avoid accountability.
By Tania T12 months ago in Psyche
The Psychology of Manipulation
Manipulation is an insidious art form that most abusers wield with a lethal precision that often leaves the attacked victims entangled in an inter-web of psychological torture. It is not just about control; it is about distorting reality itself.
By Tania T12 months ago in Psyche
Shock Study: Children of Divorced Parents Are at Higher Risk of Having a Stroke
Introduction Divorce can be an emotionally taxing experience for families, but its effects extend far beyond temporary emotional turmoil. A groundbreaking study has revealed that children of divorced parents face a higher risk of developing severe health problems later in life, including an increased likelihood of having a stroke. This discovery underscores the profound impact that early childhood experiences can have on lifelong health. But what exactly ties parental divorce to such a critical health outcome? Let’s dive deeper into this study to understand its findings and implications.
By kavinda ranabahu12 months ago in Psyche
Changing The Narrative
Personality "disorder." ... Personality: "The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinct character" (Oxford University Press, 2025).
By Anna Sophia12 months ago in Psyche
Does Your Psychological Diagnosis Mean Much Today?
Psychology's delayed reaction to the inhumanity of unitary dominance over collective collaboration has resulted in considerable personal and systemic harms to multiple intersections of race, gender, ability, and social status.
By writemindmattersabout a year ago in Psyche
Why Do We Feel Envy Toward Success?
There’s a moment we’ve all experienced. We cross paths with someone who seems to have it all—achievements that shine like polished gold, milestones that feel light-years ahead of our own. And in that instant, a pang of envy seeps into our hearts. It doesn’t matter if their success was earned with grit and integrity. It doesn’t matter if there’s no hint of favoritism or shortcuts. The feeling is there, undeniable and uninvited.
By Seymour Sozaabout a year ago in Psyche
The Dam Breaks
Here is an article with subjects of outrage, self-disclosure and the meaning of close to home articulation, as motivated by the text: The Break in the Dam: Exploring the Rapids of Outrage There's tension snapping all around, one that I haven't felt for quite a while. It isn't the slow structure disdain of bygone eras yet something else entirely a crude, untamed energy fuming underneath the surface. I've been paying attention to music that shouts, seethes against the perishing of the light, music that repeats the savage I epitomize inside my Prisons and Winged serpents crusades: a person characterized by unrestrained rage.
By Sikandar prasadabout a year ago in Psyche
Unlocking Your Subconscious: The Psychology of Dreams and Hidden Meanings
Unlocking Your Subconscious: The Psychology of Dreams and Hidden Meanings Man has been fascinated with dreams for years. They may be mysterious, eerie, or even inspiring. Dreams can also open up different layers of our subconscious thoughts and feelings. This path into the world of dreams awakens curiosity as well as reveals a pathway to development.
By Bella berrenabout a year ago in Psyche
Fragile Narcissists Are More Dangerous Than The Grandiose.
"A narcissist's criticism is their autobiography" - M. Wakefield. Grandiose or Vulnerable? You can easily identify a grandiose narcissist (GN) after a while, but a fragile/vulnerable narcissist (VN) goes the extra mile to disguise the false-self because their self-worth is so diminished that even the slightest risk of exposure sets them on a tailspin.
By writemindmattersabout a year ago in Psyche