Published in Ramblers·Aug 27Member-onlyNarcissist Or Borderline?The difference between BPD and NPD. — The general public is more informed about mood and personality disorders, and psychiatrists and psychologists are far more open than they ever were about discussing mental and emotional health. Online access to psychological resources is a massive step forward for mental health, so long as we check our sources and…Psychology4 min readPsychology4 min read
Jul 27Member-onlyNarcissist Or Sociopath?Six key differences. — A sociopath is narcissistic, but a narcissist isn’t always antisocial or sociopathic. Narcissists and sociopaths attract people easily, this is often referred to as charm, but it’s more like their hand puppet. The “charm” of a sociopath or person with anti-social personality disorder (APD) and a narcissist (NPD) is developed…Psychology3 min readPsychology3 min read
Jul 21Member-onlyBeware The Spiritual Narcissist.Two signs that psychologists identify in spiritual narcissists. — “Self-enhancement through spiritual practices can fool us into thinking we are evolving and growing, when in fact all we are growing is our ego.” — Scott Barry Kaufman. Tibetan Buddhist Chögyam Trungpa warns of ego distortions in seeking spiritual awareness and psychologists agree. Psychologists find that spiritualism may in fact…Psychology2 min readPsychology2 min read
Jun 13Member-onlyHow Psychological Abuse Contributes To Your Toxic Load.The effects of stress and trauma on your kidneys and liver. — “ … in order to thrive we must receive the raw materials that we need to carry out our biological processes and we must stay away from influences that are harmful and which impair our machine from functioning normally.” — Stephen J. Genuis & colleagues. Psychological and emotional trauma is…Psychology5 min readPsychology5 min read
Jun 10Member-onlyWe Wish We Had The Traits Of A Psychopath.New research reviews the concept of successful psychopathy. — “She just goes a little mad sometimes. We all go a little mad sometimes. Haven’t you? … Yes. Sometimes just one time can be enough.” — Norman Bates & Marion Crane in Psycho. Psychopaths are appealing characters, they’re cool and collected, and often smart and successful. Understanding successful psychopathy would…Psychology3 min readPsychology3 min read
Jun 3Member-onlyIs It Time We Stopped Diagnosing Mental Health Disorders?Improve symptoms and reduce stigma without a diagnosis. — There isn’t enough knowledge or consensus about mental health yet to gain much from making a specific diagnosis. In fact, studies suggest a diagnosis might actually trigger and aggravate symptoms. “ … the regions of the world with the most resources to devote to mental illness–the best technology, medicines, and…Psychology4 min readPsychology4 min read
May 23Member-onlyEmotional Abuse, PTSD, & Your Immune System.More reasons why psychological abuse is physical abuse. — Recurring illnesses and infections are a sign of psychological trauma. Abuse victims are often diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), with more extreme and prolonged symptoms referred to as complex PTSD or CPTSD. “ … people with PTSD were 1.8 times as likely to have any infection than those without…Psychology4 min readPsychology4 min read
May 19Member-onlyNon-Conformity For Body Dysmorphia & Eating Disorders.Self-image and the benefits of going against the grain. — The world needs to see the part of you that makes you different. No one else has the exact combination of personality, knowledge, skills, and talents that you bring to the table. “Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really…Psychology6 min readPsychology6 min read
May 7Member-onlyThe Physiological Impact Of Emotional Abuse.The brain, heart, and gut after emotional abuse. — A person who hasn’t experienced emotional abuse would struggle to understand how it could have any impact, let alone leave behind physical marks. Even the system designed to protect people from harm struggles to identify the realities of emotional abuse. “Emotional abuse is a widespread and damaging social problem that…Psychology5 min readPsychology5 min read
May 6Member-onlyTherapy Alone Can’t Fix Your Shrunken Brain.Check your diet and lifestyle, too. — Chronic stress and trauma reduces the volume of vital regions of the brain that take care of how you process your thoughts and emotions. Amygdala and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA) activity, responsible for your stress responses, is also altered. The pathways that allow communication between those regions and how that information…Psychology2 min readPsychology2 min read
