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.
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Danielle EckhartPublished 2 days ago in PsycheCan Psychopaths Feel Emotions?
Psychopathy is a personality disorder that presents with bold, disinhibited, and meanness traits, as well as characteristics such as rebellious nonconformity, blame externalization, shallow affect, and manipulativeness.
Ella HarrisPublished 3 days ago in PsycheWhispers in the Mind
In the dimly lit room, the soft glow of a flickering candle barely penetrated the shadows that clung to the corners. Adam sat on the edge of his bed, his hands trembling as he clutched a worn journal to his chest. His mind was a battleground, torn between reality and delusion, each vying for control of his fractured psyche.
Priya PatelPublished 3 days ago in PsycheCharacter Analysis: Antisocial Personality Disorder
Antisocial Personality Disorder, also known as psychopathy or sociopathy, is surrounded by exaggerated myths and stories. When we think of this disorder, we picture someone who is a criminal, with an absolute lack of conscience, scary eyes, and violent tendencies. But is that all there is to the disorder?
Ella HarrisPublished 4 days ago in PsycheKnight in Shining Armor
I’m drowning in a rage Trauma, There’s so much pain, hatred, and fear I’ve been preyed upon I’ve been exposed I’ve been tortured and reduced to nothing
Alisha WilkinsPublished 4 days ago in PsycheCharacter Analysis: Narcissistic Personality Disorder
The name of Narcissistic Personality Disorder comes from the Legend of Narcissus, which tells the story of a man who sees his own reflection in a pond and falls in love with it. But this man does not fall in love with himself, he falls in love with his false self, which is a mere reflection. The narcissist’s false self is what he would like to be but cannot; someone who is invulnerable and perfect. His desire to make the false self seem real causes the narcissist to depend on other people to reflect this self back at him.
Ella HarrisPublished 5 days ago in PsycheHow to care for oneself while grieving
How to care for oneself while grieving Grief in its entirety strikes while you least expect it. The atrocity of sadness lies in the false notion of being alone and having it all together all the time. To be or not to be in the constant state of despair is not in one’s hands, as melancholy varies in its intensity ranging from a dejected mood to deep and chronic loneliness. Oftentimes people subject their negativity to a mere passage of time, but often there is an underlying cause that needs to be addressed and healed to become in a state of awareness of their emotions and innate being. It is important to bring light to the need to embrace one’s emotions and not shame ourselves with guilt when we don't feel happy or in rhythm with our souls. Often we lose the sense of self when surrounded by grief.
Hridya SharmaPublished 6 days ago in PsycheLack of Empathy - Exploring the different conditions associated with a lack of compassion starting with Antisocial Personality Disorder
People always love to ask the question "Without empathy, how do we exist?" as some kind of great gotcha question. These people, however, seem to forget that people who lack empathy are actually a real thing and not something that was only made up in a fantasy story. In fact, there are a bunch of people out in the world now, even in a time where it is easier than ever to get help with mental conditions, who probably see compassion and not screwing over other living creatures or their fellow man as more of a suggestion than a rule.
Healthy vs. Narcissistic Ghosting.
Ghosting is a form of stonewalling considered one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse in romantic relationships. Ghosting and stonewalling are avoidance defence strategies that break emotional bonds, lead to conflict, dysfunction, and eventual destruction of a relationship.
writemindmattersPublished 7 days ago in PsycheHumans are social animals
Humans are social animals and naturally form societies and civilizations. We also engage in smaller groups like sports teams or book clubs. Social psychology explores how we interact with others, how being in different groups affects our behavior, and how we perceive ourselves and others. This field aims to understand how social context influences a person's behavior.
Simretu TsegayePublished 9 days ago in PsychePsyche/ Death Cab for Cutie
You may recognize Lindsey Burdge from "A Teacher" or "Midnight swim" in the 8-minute long video "I will possess your heart" by Death Cab for Cutie. This American rock band is classified as indie rock, indie pop, and alternative rock with Vocalist Ben Gibbard.
Natasha CollazoPublished 11 days ago in PsycheP.O.T.A.T.O.E.S
P.O.T.A.T.O.E.S.- Stage 1 Purposely Obscuring Thoughts Aspirations Traumas that Overtly Expresses the Self I smile, but I smile only slightly. The truth is, I am suffering; I am unhappy. I disguise my suffering with a smile, others do not have a clue that inside the dorms of my soul I feel crappy.
K. WisendangerPublished 15 days ago in Psyche