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.
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
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
Interim
“Cheers.” Will was holding out an unsleeved coffee cup, face full of pleasantries and ease. This was her first time meeting Will. Will, who was a middle school teacher with an exuberant, wide smile and a faded purple scar above his right collarbone. Will had ordered a matcha latte, not coffee. She insisted on paying, so he had contributed generously to the tip jar. He was gingerly uncovering his drink now - setting aside the lid bearing tufts of green foam.
By Erin Latham Shea4 years ago in Psyche
Borderline Personality Disorder
I can go for weeks at a time, occasionally months without feeling the shift. For anyone who ever wants to know what Borderline Personality Disorder feels like, it feels like pain ultimately, often chronic and varying in body location from person to person.
By Justin “Jud” Haywood4 years ago in Psyche
The Narcissist's Game
We've all heard the term 'narcissist.' We know that, generally speaking, the term narcissist refers to someone who is considered selfish, someone who only cares about themselves. But there is so much more to it than that. Narcissists are a whole different breed who play a game of emotional manipulation in order to lure in their unsuspecting victims. Narcissistic abuse doesn't have to be physical, but the emotional and mental abuse can be severely damaging to the victim's psyche. There are some red flags to look out for, yet even if the victim sees these flags, the narcissist has ways to use those warning signs to their advantage as well.
By Chanelle Joy4 years ago in Psyche
Living on the Borderline
Many believe that those with Borderline Personality Disorder are narcissistic individuals. This is simply untrue. I started my journey into therapy many years ago. I have been through DBT, and have come out on the other side with not only a better understanding of myself, but also understanding others that struggle with life long disorders similar to mine.
By Leah Fisher4 years ago in Psyche
