Tag: Maladaptive
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Defense Mechanisms
Read more: Defense MechanismsDefense mechanisms are psychological strategies used to protect against anxiety and distress. They operate unconsciously and can be adaptive or…
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Pathological Lying (Pseudologia Fantastica)
Read more: Pathological Lying (Pseudologia Fantastica)Pathological lying involves more than an occasional falsehood. This article examines persistent deception, the limits of current research, and the…
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Three Emotional Regulation Skills
Read more: Three Emotional Regulation SkillsDisappointment does not always call for the same response. Problem solving, cognitive reappraisal, and acceptance address different parts of an…
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Self-Sabotage
Read more: Self-SabotageSelf-sabotage can describe a conflict between what we want and what brings relief or protects us from judgment. Understanding the…
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Emotional Regulation
Read more: Emotional RegulationEmotional regulation involves more than calming down. It connects feeling, thought, body, and action with the demands of a situation.…
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Victim Mentality
Read more: Victim MentalityFeeling wronged can reflect real harm, an expectation shaped by earlier experiences, or both. This article examines interpersonal victimhood, rejection…
