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.

Discuss two psychological explanations of personality
This essay will discuss psychodynamic and behaviourist perspectives on personality. It will determine whether these perspectives are similar or different. In addition, this essay will identify if personality is a psychodynamic or a behaviourist construct.
By Aliexanne4 years ago in Psyche
Psally Psychosis
Psparkles Psychosis (part I) There was something about me he didn’t like. Well, I didn’t like anything at all about him. Of that I was certain. Those kind of eyes I don’t trust. The kind that dart away- scattersome… like roaches when the curtain lifts. Those make-me-nervous type eyes, those were the sort he had. Shifty-like. Unfond of meeting other eyes. Once self-certain, a hopeful young doctor, now a shell. Opaquely occluded with ghosts, for most of which, his mourning was vicarious. Once in a while shaken from his own ruminations, he actually listened, and heard the unfortunate lives most of his patients endured. Years of this emotional spew had deadened his interest wholly.
By C.J. Jaye4 years ago in Psyche
4 Types of Narcissist — How to Spot Each One
The term “Narcissism” might seem to be fascinating but its core goes far beyond mere fascination. We all have a few narcissistic characteristics but individuals on the high narcissism spectrum are more likely to be diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). In general, narcissists have certain characteristics for instance, entitlement, lack of empathy, and a constant need for control.
By Afshara4 years ago in Psyche
Girl Not Interrupted
A little over a year ago, I took a job working in mental health as a program technician, even though my dad did not encourage working in this field with my anxiety. Dads great though, he’s super supportive. He's worked in recovery for years as a case manager. He just received his legacy reward for his 10-year dedication to the field-we really don't know how I managed to get this fucked up. I had a lot of great interactions with the clients working in recovery. We would sing, go hiking, go thrift shopping per my request. I would sit and talk to them for hours, whatever they really needed throughout the day I was there to fill the void. I watched prescription after prescription being thrown out at every client like candy. I had a therapist pull me to the side one time upon arriving to shift to tell me to be careful with new client-let's call this client Suzie. Be careful with Suzie, she's diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Do not trust her, she will build you up to tear you down. Do not tell this client anything personal. Little did she know while she was outside labeling a client, I haven't even had a chance to meet for myself yet she was speaking to one. A BPD.
By Hannah Whiting4 years ago in Psyche
Wind
She was bright red hair and green eyes. She was an easy, flirty smile and a kind word. She was an open book. She was extroverted to the point of loving mosh pits, whereas I was introverted to the point of near agoraphobia.
By R. E. Dacted4 years ago in Psyche
Therapy For Narcissists With Childhood CPTSD.
Cold therapy follows the premise that narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a form of complex traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) developed from childhood trauma. Cold therapy draws from the successes of child psychology and in treating trauma.
By writemindmatters4 years ago in Psyche
Dissociative Diaries #1
Living Life with Dissociative Identity Disorder. Eight days ago, I received my fourteenth Mental Health Diagnosis—Dissociative Identity Disorder, and I want to share with you how our life has changed, and what living with such a debilitating condition is like as well as what purpose some of my alternatives represent—and why they exist at all, at least from what I can figure out so far.
By Cyanide Chaos4 years ago in Psyche
Relationships: Bipolar or Narcissism?
Manic episodes of bipolar resemble twelve out of fourteen identifying criteria for narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), with only admiration-seeking and devaluation specific to narcissism. Chronic substance abuse can also mimic the characteristics of somebody with NPD, making differential diagnosis difficult.
By writemindmatters4 years ago in Psyche
I don't miss you. I miss who I was when I was with you.
I hate the way it ended. I hate the last fight we had. Now all I can think about is what was said and what I should have said instead. If only I had chosen words more carefully. If only my grip around the glass had been calmer, I wouldn't have dropped it and shattered it into a million pieces.
By Jaded Savior Blog4 years ago in Psyche
After My Brain Injury, I Became a Hot Mess
I’m a hot mess. OK, I’m not hot. I’m just a mess. And it’s nothing personal. It’s a matter of housekeeping. Since my accident, my organizational skills have been hit-and-miss. Most days, and certainly when I’m out in public or engaged in the work I love, you’d never know that I have the most abhorrent, disjointed approach to tidying and cleaning my home.
By Catherine Kenwell4 years ago in Psyche
How to utilize maladaptive daydreaming
Generally speaking, we live interesting lives by discovering our passions and creating value for others to be inspired by. However, sometimes the thrill of trying new things, or wanting to be a part of something that you loved in your childhood can really lead you down an endless of road with no concrete direction in sight.
By Shane V4 years ago in Psyche
Dark Waters
“Alaska’s glaciers are melting at a rapid pace,” Jane Augustin declared as she continued to explore her own thoughts at the head of the auditorium. I could see in her facial expressions that she had something on her mind. She gave no indication on what it was that she was contemplating but her speech did not have the same finesse as usual. Jane is my idol and the sole reason I became a scientist studying Alaska’s land, so I was honored to be invited to her seminar. I myself was only just hired by Harvard University months prior as a research analyst studying global warming focusing on Alaska and just starting my career. Harvard scientists believed that the key to the global climate crisis could be solved somewhere in the depths of Alaska’s glaciers.
By Ansley Marie4 years ago in Psyche