In today’s society, it’s hard to ignore the prevalent trend of narcissism permeating various aspects of our lives. From social media feeds flooded with self-promotion to the glamorization of fame and wealth, it seems like…
Progression from Narc to BPD to Psychopathy
The progression from narcissism to borderline personality disorder (BPD) and, in extreme cases, psychopathy, represents a complex and often distressing journey through the landscape of personality disorders. While not everyone with narcissistic traits will traverse…
I married them all!
Discovering that the person you married has multiple personality disorders can be a rollercoaster of emotions, blending humor with a tinge of sadness as the dreams you once envisioned take an unexpected detour. When I…
The Trauma Triangle
The Drama Triangle is a social model that was developed by psychologist Stephen Karpman in the 1960s. It describes three roles that people often unconsciously play in dysfunctional interpersonal interactions. The three roles are the…
Personal Responsibility for Building Resilience
Low self-awareness and emotional intelligence within a family unit can have profound and far-reaching consequences. In the immediate context, it often results in strained communication and a lack of understanding among family members. Individuals who…
Navigating the Shadows – False Realities
In the intricate tapestry of our lives, there exists a phenomenon that often goes unnoticed—the creation of false realities. These subjective distortions of events, emotions, and intentions can significantly impact how we navigate our world…
The impact of personality disorders on relationship
Let me start by saying that dysfunction in relationships has a sneaky way to sneak in. At the start of any relationship we are all so consumed with the newness of our partner. We fall…
Understanding The Impact of Not Being Aware
In 1955, psychologists Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham were researching group dynamics at the University of California. By studying how people in groups interacted with one another, the psychologists discovered that there was a disparity…
Parenting
Psychologically, bad parenting skills lead to children’s mental health and development problems. Parenting for all of us is different, but equally difficult. Having babies is such a big event, that we seldom think about the…
Broken Relationships
So you are married and now you ask yourself how is it possible that I married this type of person? Jip. The problem getting married to the “wrong” person mostly derived from us not knowing…