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Through the Looking Glass: A Narcissist's Odyssey of Self-Discovery. Content Warning.
Pete often perceive himself as a machine. He has internal dialogues where he assess his own capabilities, sometimes acknowledging his exceptional intellect, while other times recognizing when he is not performing at his best. He is highly conscious of time and how he utilizes it, almost as if there is a meter in his mind that ticks and talks, acting as a self-critical metronome.
By Marlene Silvio3 years ago in Psyche
10 Signs of Histrionic Personality Disorder
In the highly publicized and contentious trial involving Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, a psychologist testified that Amber Heard was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and histrionic personality disorder (HPD). This trial shed light on HPD, generating significant public interest. Unfortunately, this attention painted HPD in a negative light, leading to it being wrongly associated with psychological abuse.
By Marlene Silvio3 years ago in Psyche
Living with Borderline Personality Disorder
Anna described her darker days as the black hole. There was just this feeling deep inside of her. Sometimes it was abandonment, sometimes it was sadness, sometimes it was very intense rage and it just felt like swirling chaotic mess inside of her that would just pull her in. She could not get out of it. didn't even know where she started or stopped. It was a consuming ball of emotions inside of her that she really thought sometimes that they were going to kill her.
By Marlene Silvio3 years ago in Psyche
Personality Disorder. Content Warning.
A Personality disorder can be defined as a consistent pattern of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that differ from the cultural norms and expectations. It encompasses the way an individual experiences their inner world and how they interact with others.
By Marlene Silvio3 years ago in Psyche
The Erosion of Individuality: From Subjects to Objects
Let's get straight to the point: In the labyrinth of modern existence, where the clamour of social media notifications and the ticking clock of economic productivity drown out the inner voice, we face an existential crisis. The crisis isn't just about the external world; it has permeated our very core.
By Andre Kern3 years ago in Psyche
The Psychology of Intuition
Intuition will tell the thinking mind where to look next. — Jonas Salk Intuition, often colloquially referred to as a “gut feeling,” plays a vital role in our decision-making processes, shaping our actions in ways that are frequently outside our conscious awareness. For years, psychology and neuroscience have grappled with defining the scope and mechanism of intuition, tracing its manifestations from cognitive shortcuts to deeply embedded survival instincts. The topic is of interest not just to psychologists but also to professionals in various domains, such as business, medicine, and law enforcement, where intuitive reasoning can sometimes trump analytical judgment (Dane & Pratt, 2007).
By Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)3 years ago in Psyche
Common Mental Illnesses. Content Warning.
Mental illness is characterized as a condition that has a lasting negative impact on a person's thinking, mood, or feelings. Depression and anxiety are classified as mental illnesses, and they are actually among the most prevalent types of mental disorders.
By Marlene Silvio3 years ago in Psyche
