![]() ![]() ![]() Sometimes, their view of another person can shift in just a few seconds from "that person is completely wonderful" to "that person is horrible." Take the example of a woman thinking that her partner is the most caring and loving person in the world. Other people are seen as either "all good" meaning they are perfectly loving and available to meet their needs at all times, or they are "all bad" meaning they are malicious and hateful, with no shades of grey in between. Things tend to be "all or nothing", "black or white", "all good, or all bad." This way of viewing the world can create a lot of emotional suffering and is particularly devastating in relationships. The pattern of black-or-white thinking is quite common in those with Borderline Personality Disorder. The sudden realization of ordinary human limitations typically leads them to completely debase themselves, shifting from the over-idealized fantasy of unlimited success and special powers, to a devastating and paralyzing sense of complete worthlessness, shame, and defeat. Any inkling of failure is hard for them to tolerate. When this occurs, they are likely to find it extraordinarily difficult to cope with this realization. Eventually, the person with Narcissistic Personality Disorder is likely to run into a situation in which they realize they have some normal, human limitations. Of course, the people waiting politely in the queue do not respond well and conflict erupts. Instead, they will march to the front of the queue, believing they are more important than the other people in line and are therefore entitled to special treatment. For example, a person with a Narcissistic Personality Disorder may ignore the social custom of waiting in a queue to purchase a ticket. Such behavior frequently causes a lot of conflict with others. These over-idealized beliefs about themselves can cause them to behave in ways that are arrogant, ruthless, and entitled. Persons with a Narcissistic Personality Disorder frequently have fantasies of having unlimited power, success, or special talents. In addition, they have a tendency to over-estimate the importance or significance of their abilities and talents. People with Narcissistic Personality Disorder exhibit distorted thinking when they go back and forth between over-idealizing themselves, and then completely devaluing themselves. As a result, they have chronic feelings of just not "fitting in." People with Schizotypal Personality Disorder sense they are quite different from others and are often aware that other people seem uncomfortable around them. Other people often find such a person odd and eccentric, and may feel uncomfortable being around someone who holds such strange and unusual ideas. ![]() They might be extremely superstitious and have unusual beliefs in magic or the supernatural. People with Schizotypal Personality Disorders exhibit odd beliefs. Professionally, they might avoid social situations or avoid public speaking and hence miss out on professional and networking opportunities that usually benefit career development and advancement. Because of these thoughts, it is unlikely they will have any fun at parties or other social events and so they miss opportunities to have a fulfilling social life. This leads them to avoid social situations because they anticipate these encounters will be painful and unpleasant experiences. Thus, they are certain no one will like them, and expect others will ridicule them. Their extremely negative self-image convinces them that other people see them in the same way (as flawed and inferior). Persons with an Avoidant Personality Disorder are unable to recognize both their good and bad qualities. People with an Avoidant Personality Disorder tend to think they are completely flawed and inferior to others. Obviously, this type of distrust makes close relationships nearly impossible. You can imagine this thought pattern will cause a lot of anxiety for the person who is paranoid, and that this type guardedness, defensiveness, and hostility is very unpleasant for the other people around them. In turn, they end up holding grudges and may act in ways that are overly defensive, hostile, or even aggressive. They may misinterpret what other people say or do as intentional attempts to attack them, hurt them, or take advantage of them. Let's look at some examples of specific personality disorders to help illustrate these dysfunctional thinking patterns and the types of interpersonal problems that are created as a result.įor instance, persons with Paranoid Personality Disorders exhibit suspicious thinking and therefore have difficulty trusting other people. ![]()
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