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What is What is Avoidant Personality Disorder (AvPD) (If you align with 4 or more please see professional advice)– Hate rejection and even when they open up they’ll constantly worry that they’ll be judged. – Avoids physical contact. – Very emotional on the inside. They don’t talk about it. – It takes a long time … Read more
Schemas, Coping Stragegies, Modes, Solutions This is from schema mode therapy taken from Joan Farrell and Ida Shaw. Our schemas are our blueprint on how we organise information. We all have schemas and that is how we understand the world. 18 Maladaptive SchemasDomain 1 – Disconnection & Rejection1 – Abandonment2 – Mistrust / Abuse3 – Emotional Depravation4 … Read more
You may have heard the term “narcissistic injury.” This refers to the dynamic wherein, for a narcissist, saying a simple “I’m sorry” is like saying, “I am the worst human being on earth.” Checklist (only check off traits that are expressed excessively)– Self-absorbed (acts like everything is all about him or her)– Entitled (makes the … Read more
Disclaimer: I am not a professional in this subject. I am only sharing what I have discovered from books, videos and articles by other professionals. I have included links or sources where possible. Narcissism Part 1 – Diagnosis and Behaviours Narcissism Part 2 – Tactics and Weapons Narcissism Part 3 – Family Dynamic: Golden Child, … Read more
What is a Personality Disorder?Everyone has personality traits that characterise them. These are the usual ways that a person thinks and behaves, which make each of us unique. Personality traits become a personality disorder when the pattern of thinking and behaviour is extreme, inflexible and maladaptive. They may cause major disruption to a person’s life … Read more
CPTSD & Hypervigilance What is Hyper-vigilanceHypervigilance is an enhanced state of sensory sensitivity accompanied by an exaggerated intensity of behaviors whose purpose is to detect activity. Hypervigilance may bring about a state of increased anxiety which can cause exhaustion. Other symptoms include: abnormally increased arousal, a high responsiveness to stimuli, and a constant scanning of … Read more
