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.
The Diagnosed 'Crazy'
There are people amongst us all who've suffered some form of childhood trauma and as a result of that they're now strong, wise individuals who've become the opposite of their perpetrators, and that's amazing. However, there are also people who have absorbed the behaviours they found themselves victim to as a child and it now reflects in their everyday lives, and that's okay too. Does this make the latter group weaker than their counterparts? Of course not. Everybody grows and learns differently; a lot of who we are today is a result of how our experiences have affected us and more often than not, people don't just get to choose how certain events effect them, especially not as children.
By Shanelle ♔8 years ago in Psyche
Drowning the Moon
One day, the sun didn't come up. I walked to school under the silver moonlight with my backpack on one shoulder and tried to remember if I'd locked the door. I wasn't sure but it was too late to go back anyway. The street was busy and there was a traffic of umbrellas which seemed to whisper as they rubbed past each other, although the rain had stopped a while ago. As I gazed at all their different colours, the feel of wood under my fingers made me realise I was holding one, too.
By Eva May Juez8 years ago in Psyche
Things That Will Most Likely Happen When You Stand Up to a Narcissist
Many of us have met, dated, worked with, been friends with, or are related to at least one narcissist. You know who they are. Those impossible, self-absorbed individuals that hurt us, and yet, in the moment, can make us feel like the most loved and desirable person on the planet. But the illusion of admiration and loyalty eventually fades, and underneath it all you realize how ruthless and self-serving they are. You realize that all that charisma and swagger served a purpose: To blindyou. Getting you to lower your guard so they can use their arsenal of manipulation to move you around like pieces on a chess board. And the worst part? Some part of you still looks forward to seeing the best of them even if it means ignoring the worst. Hey, I'm not judging you, and I don't blame you for feeling that way. When I was in the clutches of a narcissist, I craved the attention they gave. They made me feel like they loved me above all which gave my ego and self-esteem a well-needed boost.
By Courtney Jackson8 years ago in Psyche
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Hi. I’m Lyndsie and my brain has chosen 5:30 in the morning as a prime time to have motivation to write. I haven’t had any sleep either. I keep telling my brain that, but it persistently refuses to listen. I spend 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week fighting my own brain.
By Lyndsie Jines8 years ago in Psyche
Personality
Personality The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a personality test designed to help people best assess and categorise themselves so they can identify and effectively apply their strongest skill set. This can be a helpful tool in both professional and personal environments as well as aiding an understanding of those around us.
By Hannah Evans8 years ago in Psyche
Derealization
Imagine, if you will, completing a task. Let’s make it a very simple task: brushing your teeth—a very mundane, everyday task that we all do. You wet your toothbrush, squeeze out the gunk, and begin to brush. You rinse out your mouth and begin your day, or end, depending on when you brush your teeth. (You should really do both, but I’m not here to preach.) Now, imagine wondering if you really did brush your teeth. You remember being in the bathroom, you remember brushing, but the whole time you were doing it, you felt as if you were watching yourself do it. You were looking through a window at yourself, or watching yourself on tv. You run your tongue over your teeth. Yes, you know you brushed them, but it doesn’t feel like it was you. Yes, sometimes this happens when you are so used to doing something that your brain goes into autopilot. Imagine, from the time you wake up to when you can finally get some sleep, feeling like this. You have this feeling of being disconnected, of having a sensory fog over every aspect of your life. This, my friends, is derealization, something I’ve been struggling with for the past ten years. Now you get to hear my story. Well, at least, I think it’s my story.
By Dekker Christopher8 years ago in Psyche
My Introvert
Walking into the cafeteria is like being dropped in the middle of the ocean. You stare up at the rising wave of voices and see thousands of eyes looking at you and you only. Sitting at a table by yourself, you get up only when completely necessary. No need to risk the apology tango as you and another both grab a fork and turn, move right, exchange sorry's, then go your separate ways. You eat slow. Not too big of a bite, people will look. Not too much on your fork, people will look. Don't look up, you might make eye contact with someone. You finish eating and walk out the door. The wave settles, you survived.
By Elise Spiller8 years ago in Psyche
Forever Began
I am in love with THE most perfectly imperfect human being!! <3 Let me explain that statement. One year ago, I was on dating apps looking for true love. Cheesy line after cheesy line and date after date, I started noticing that it was very difficult for me to make true connections with people that go beyond friendship. I thought... “Man, there must be something wrong with absolutely everyone out there and I am wayyy too picky.” So one morning, I made the decision to close down all my dating apps and be alone for however long it would take for me to find love. In the process of closing down my POF account, I noticed that someone had “liked” my profile. I decided to read this beautiful girl's profile and I just knew I had to message this girl. Her smile had blown me away and so had her eyes. There was just something about her.
By Megan gallant8 years ago in Psyche
Structure of the Deviant Act
An Interview on Deviance Introduction In looking at the structure of a deviant act one must put together somewhat of a puzzle by back tracking thoughts, motives, and environment. This paper will take an interview of a deviant act in a workplace and process it through deviant psychology. It is widely established that the Big Five personality traits of conscientiousness, agreeableness, and emotional stability are antecedents to workplace deviance. (Berry, Ones, & Sackett, 2007) Keep in mind that this is a deviant’s sided version of the experience. Self-ratings are a measure of identity, which is the internal dynamics that impact the individual’s future behavior. Observer ratings, however, capture an individual’s reputation. Identity can be used to explain behavior and concerns why someone behaves a certain way, whereas reputation concerns what an individual does. (R. T. Hogan, 2007)
By Tambré Bryant8 years ago in Psyche
Basic Psychology 1
We all have heard the term psychopath or sociopath at least once in our lives; whether it's in movies, books, or even being called one, these terms aren't unusual. They are both big factors in any psychology career. First, let me explain what psychology is. Psychology is the study of the human mind and its functions. What does psychology have to do with this? Without psychology, we would not study this type of stuff, therefore we would not fully understand how the human mind functions and why some people are the way they are. But, do we even know there is a difference? Yes, a psychopath and a sociopath are not the same thing, even though some would consider them to be synonyms. A psychopath and a sociopath are two different categories of dangerous people. "How are they different?" You may ask. Allow me to explain...
By Lexus Tackett8 years ago in Psyche
