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.

Why do I, pathologically lie?
Welcome back my friend! I hope you don’t mind me calling you that. I mean, I figure by this time you could be called that, right?
By Jr Stephens5 years ago in Psyche
My Mad Hatter
I get out of bed, pour a cup of joe and sit on the couch with my phone and start scrolling. My partner asks, "Ry can you please do some chores around the house today." *silence* "Ry don't forget about your appointment today." I look up for a minute and say, "Thank-you" and return to scrolling again. He looks at me incredulously and sighs, kisses me and tells me to have a good day. I come out of my internal turmoil and realize I am distracted, not listening, unfocused and not paying attention. I feel like I am in a fog and immediately feel guilty. I text him to apologize and hope he has a good day. This would be considered a typical morning for us. My partner is a wonderful, kind, loving and supportive man who would do anything for me. He is also a man who has been living with someone for 2 years that is recovering from alcoholism, and who has been diagnosed with border line personality disorder (BPD).
By Willow5 years ago in Psyche
BPD
BPD- what is it? Borderline Personality Disorder is a mental illness in which an individual struggles to regulate their emotions. It is so heavily stigmatised and most professionals refuse to work with someone who has this diagnosis. They believe us to be manipulative, dangerous, attention seeking and unlovable. They believe it to be untreatable. But It is so misunderstood. With DBT and meds, it can slowly improve the symptoms. People can recover.
By Natalie5 years ago in Psyche
Boarderline Personality Disorder...
Boarderline Personality Disorder... What a name right? Well that is the diagnosis that was given to me by some psych chick way back when I was seventeen (I'm now closer to 40 then I am 30).
By Kai Mitch5 years ago in Psyche
Narcissism of Everyday Life
Narcissism of everyday life. We need to be more aware of those particular people around us. Most of us actually have some characteristics of a Narcissistic Personality. What makes us different from fully having the full extent is that we are recognizing that we have issues with some of the traits.
By Evey Zach5 years ago in Psyche
The Toxic Narcissist
I had heard the word narcissist, but I guess I just had never really taken it into much consideration. I mean, I guess everyone can occasionally have narcissistic tendencies. But that's different than Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
By Erin5 years ago in Psyche
The Truth of the Process of Healing from Narcissism
*****Warning this article may be triggering***** What is it like trying to heal from a narcissistic personality and/ or relationship?
By Tori5 years ago in Psyche
Covid CHAOS-The Games Narcissists Play.
COVID-19 is a haven for narcissists and psychopaths to amp up the abuse at home. It is an opportunity for them to be menacing, abusive and to sabotage the career of the target, whilst disrupting the children and family and subjecting them to persistent chaos.
By Andrea B Wainer5 years ago in Psyche
Why We Should Eliminate Sociopathy From the Gene Pool
Eliminating sociopathy from the gene pool, now that is a concept. If we could rewrite the genes of a baby at conception, this idea could work. It is one way to treat genetic disabilities at any rate, and since I have 22q, Velocardiofacial syndrome, it is a way to treat this disorder that researchers at major clinics like Stanford are working on. Narcissism or sociopathic spectrum mental illness is not always something that you are born with but rather it is something that a person can develop due to something that happens at the age of 2 or 3, due to parenting styles.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez5 years ago in Psyche
Implications of COVID-19 on People With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that is characterized by obsessive and repetitive thoughts or behaviors that severely affect a person’s quality of life. Both people with OCD and other types of anxiety disorders battle challenging mental health conditions that are made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether a person is struggling with incessant fear about the virus, fear of the unknown, or social and economic insecurity, the normal level of worry that most people experience may be exacerbated in some people with OCD.
By Cassidy Webb5 years ago in Psyche
Me, Myself, & I
I’ve always suffered from mental health, but it wasn’t until I was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, aka “bpd” that a huge part of me felt a weight lifted from my shoulders and I felt as if I could breathe. It was as if I had just been given an answer to so many unanswered questions about myself. Many people don’t understand the daily battle I have with myself, and I don’t expect them to either. It’s sort of like my brain and my heart going to war against each other. I want to love and trust everyone because that’s what my heart wants, but my brain won’t let me forget all the pain and hurt I’ve endured throughout my life. I want to believe that everyone means well, but my walls are too high for me to even begin to break them down. I see the good in everything and every person, but I know there is darkness and evil hidden in the shadows. My ability to create and keep relationships with those in my everyday world is a struggle because I know that eventually, they’ll leave too. I either push you away so you don’t get close to me, or I won’t let you in at all, eliminating any opportunity for me to get hurt. I keep my emotions guarded and show very little of the true me so I can keep myself safe. If I do happen to let you in close to me, I become very attached so I won’t lose you. If I keep you at an arms length away, you won’t get the chance to break my walls and see me vulnerable. It’s all or nothing, I don’t sit on the fence when it comes to my feelings. I can be extremely distant and closed off, or I can be social and outgoing. Some days I know I’m a beautiful girl with an even more precious soul. Other days, I look at my mistakes and believe I am the devil himself. Sometimes I’m great at budgeting and managing my life, other times I spend recklessly and act impulsively. One day I’ll believe I deserve the best in life, and I’ll manifest my dreams to the fullest. Other days, I don’t see my purpose and I’ll self destruct. It’s hard living not knowing one day to the next if I’ll reach for the stars, or be my own downfall. Borderline personality disorder has caused me it’s own trauma, while allowing me to grow in ways I never imagined possible. If you personally are diagnosed with “bpd”, I want you to know that I fully understand the roller coaster of emotions and feelings you’re experiencing every single day. The breakdowns you’ll have because you’re hard on yourself. The lack of motivation to live your best life, the random bursts of energy to push yourself through your comfort zones. Never forget it’s okay not to be okay on your dark days, and the good days will feel like you’ve won a million bucks. As long as you’re trying, you’re doing something right. Even if you’re not proud of yourself, I’m proud of you.
By Jerrah Grace6 years ago in Psyche
The Sanctuary of Soho Square
It was December and Christmas had spilt into central London. Streets were adorned with festive lights and illuminated adverts hung across roads, casting patterns of colour upon wet pavements as Xanthe walked down Charing Cross Road.
By Jamie Jackson6 years ago in Psyche