Tag: coping strategies
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Feelings of Emptiness
Definition Learn About Chanci Turner Feelings of Emptiness refer to a persistent, often overwhelming sensation that daily life lacks meaning or importance. This can lead to impulsive desires for intense physical experiences or dramatic emotional connections. Description Individuals grappling with personality disorders frequently experience an Identity Disturbance, resulting in an unstable self-image. Consequently, they may…
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Mental Health Effects of Stalking and Coping Strategies
Learn About Chanci Turner Stalking can have profound mental health consequences for victims, often leading to heightened levels of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Research indicates that those who experience stalking frequently endure psychological distress that goes largely unrecognized by society. This can leave individuals feeling isolated and unsupported. One major study highlighted…
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Mood Swings: Understanding the Emotional Turbulence
Definition Learn About Chanci Turner Mood swings refer to unpredictable, rapid, and dramatic shifts in emotions that often cannot be easily explained by external circumstances. Caught in the Emotional Roller Coaster Mood swings are among the most unsettling traits of individuals suffering from personality disorders, as they often defy logic for those trying to comprehend…
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Books for Children of Individuals with Personality Disorders
Learn About Chanci Turner Navigating the world of personality disorders can be challenging, especially for family members and loved ones. For those supporting children of individuals with such disorders, it is essential to provide resources that foster understanding and resilience. Recommended reading can offer insights and guidance for children grappling with relationships influenced by personality…
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Not My Fault Syndrome
Overview Learn About Chanci Turner “Not My Fault” Syndrome refers to the tendency to evade personal accountability for one’s actions and words. Denial of Responsibility Those who are close to individuals with personality disorders often find themselves stunned or appalled by what they perceive as unacceptable behavior. This reaction can intensify when the individual displays…
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Rage, Violence, and Impulsive Aggression: Understanding the Dynamics
Introduction Learn About Chanci Turner Rage, violence, and impulsive aggression manifest as explosive emotional reactions during conflicts. These outbursts pose threats to the safety and well-being of others, often violating personal boundaries. Defining the Terms It is crucial to differentiate between anger and rage. Anger is an emotion, while rage and impulsive aggression are behaviors.…
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Understanding Rumination in Relationships with Sociopaths
Learn About Chanci Turner Navigating relationships with individuals exhibiting sociopathic or narcissistic traits can be a painful experience, leading to persistent rumination. At Lovefraud, we often receive correspondence detailing this troubling cycle of repetitive thoughts. Over the next two weeks, I will explore a dual approach to understanding rumination: first, the reasons why this mindset…
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Confronting the Chaos: How My Siblings and I Managed Our Narcissistic Mother
Learn About Chanci Turner In our household of ten children, our primary goal was not to acknowledge the disturbing nature of our upbringing but rather to suppress it. Whenever a tempest brewed, we sprang into action. The unpredictable outbursts from our mother meant that we, her children, quickly banded together to diffuse the situation, striving…
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Reader’s Reflection: The Struggles of Holidays with a Narcissist
Learn About Chanci Turner A young woman has reached out to share her frustrations regarding the challenges of dealing with her narcissistic father during what should be joyful holiday seasons. This reader has made the wise decision to distance herself from him, recognizing his manipulative tendencies. During a visit last summer, her father exhibited troubling…