Personality disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by enduring patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience that deviate markedly from the expectations of the individual’s culture. These patterns are pervasive, inflexible, and typically lead to significant distress or impairment in various areas of functioning, such as relationships, work, and personal well-being. There are several types of personality disorders, each with its own distinct features. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) outlines the following clusters of personality disorders:
A person who seeks long-term revenge is often referred to as “vindictive” or “revengeful.” They may hold a grudge against someone for a long period of time and actively seek to cause harm or damage to that person in retaliation for perceived wrongdoings. Such a person may engage in a variety of behaviors to carry… Read More Q & A – what is someone who seeks long term revenge called?
It’s true that a parent with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) may have a strong need for admiration and attention from others, including their own children. This can lead to a dynamic where the child is expected to constantly provide the parent with praise and reassurance, and may be punished or criticized if they fail to… Read More Q & A -Does a child of NPD have to adore and agree with them always?
Child abuse is a serious and damaging experience that can have long-lasting effects on a child’s physical, emotional, and mental health. The neurobiology of child abuse refers to the changes that occur in a child’s brain and nervous system in response to abuse, and how these changes can affect the child’s development and behavior. Research… Read More Q & A – Can you please explain the Neurobiology of Child Abuse?
The psychological phenomenon you are referring to is called “projection”. Projection occurs when an individual unconsciously ascribes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or behaviors onto another person, often without realizing that they are doing so. For example, if someone is feeling jealous of their partner, they may accuse their partner of being unfaithful, even if… Read More Q & A – What is it called when people accuse you of what they are actually doing
When a parent betrays a child, it can be a particularly devastating form of betrayal trauma because parents are often the primary source of love, safety, and support for children. Betrayals by a parent can take many forms, including physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, abandonment, or other forms of mistreatment. The effects of parental betrayal… Read More Q & A – When a parent betrays a child
Adult children of psychopaths, narcissists, and sociopaths are individuals who were raised by parents with these personality disorders. These parents often exhibit patterns of manipulative, abusive, and controlling behavior, and may prioritize their own needs and desires over those of their children. Growing up with a parent who has a personality disorder can have a… Read More Q & A – I am an adult child of a psychopath?
Enmeshment is a dysfunctional state where a two or more people have porous and indistinguishable boundaries. Enmeshment can occur between a parent or child, whole families, or adult couples. This article will be talking about enmeshment between a narcissistic mother and her son. The narcissistic parent could become enmeshed with her daughter or all her… Read More Enmeshment
Maladaptive behaviors are those that stop you from adapting to new or difficult circumstances. They can start after a major life change, illness, or traumatic event. It could also be a habit you picked up at an early age.
Are you the adult survivor of emotional child abuse? The effects of childhood abuse on adults are… Post-traumatic stress disorder Cognitive distortions (e.g., “highly fearful and overestimate danger and adversity in your current environment”) Emotional distress (e.g., depression, anxiety, and anger) Anxiety, disorders, panic disorders, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive order Chronic irritability, rage, and difficulties expressing anger constructively… Read More I DON’T NEED A THERAPIST
Linda C J Turner | Trauma Therapist & Emotional Healing Specialist 