Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex and often misunderstood mental health condition. It is characterized by a pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotions. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) identifies ten classic traits of BPD that can help to identify and diagnose the disorder. Fear of Abandonment: One …
Living with a narcissist can make your life miserable. But it’s even worse if you must spend any moment of the holiday season with them. The narcissist in your family tree may be a parent, an adult child, even an in-law. Whoever it is means putting up with their incessant need for attention, their self-aggrandizement, …
Mothers are supposed to protect their children from the terrors of the outside world. But what if they become the source of terror themselves? Narcissistic mothers can hinder their child’s emotional and mental development, causing serious psychological harm that can be difficult to reverse. Life With a Narcissistic Mother Narcissists have zero empathy. They don’t …
Schizoaffective disorder is a chronic, yet not so common mental health condition. It includes those who suffer from symptoms of both schizophrenia and a mood disorder, such as bipolar disorder or depression. Most patients suffering from schizoaffective disorder are initially diagnosed with chronic depression or a mood disorder. Types of Schizoaffective Disorder There are majorly …
Do you often find yourself saying “I don’t feel like myself”? Have you ever felt that you’re not real? Or does the world around you start appearing dreamlike at times? If yes, you could be suffering from depersonalization derealization disorder! Note: Such feelings are not unusual if felt occasionally. However, for DDD sufferers, these feelings …
It was in the year 1801 when the concept of Personality Disorders was first introduced by a psychiatrist named Philippe Pinel. Later, the concept evolved to include 3 clusters/types of disorders with 10 disorders in total. What is a Personality Disorder? Personality disorders make one think, feel, and behave differently than others. In other words, …
Yes, falling in love with your captor is possible and it’s no different than being held hostage. If you find yourself unable to get out of an abusive relationship, or have stayed in unhealthy relationships before, there’s a possibility you may be “stuck” as a result of the trauma bond. This type of survival strategy …
Relationships can be difficult at times to navigate, but they’re even harder when your partner is suffering from mental health or personality disorders, such as borderline personality disorder (BPD) or narcissism. People with borderline personalities have an unstable personal identity, they can suffer from paranoia, are often suspicious, and can make your life a living …
Breaking up from a relationship is always painful, hard, and can be a downright nasty experience. Sadly, it is even more challenging when your partner is suffering from a personality disorder, such as BPD. That’s because, BP’s usually harbor a crippling fear of abandonment, they’re often dependent on their partners both emotionally and financially and …
Borderline personality disorder and narcissism often go unidentified until someone you know is diagnosed. Suddenly you begin to realize, why things are the way they are. Narcissists, and those with a borderline personality disorder, both inflict abuse on others that’s mostly emotional and sometimes physical. Individuals with these personality disorders are really difficult to deal …