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Personality Disorders Part 2: Cluster B

Is your ex actually a narcissist, or has pop psychology gone too far and stigmatized the lived experience of those who have suffered through a narcissistic personality? Are those with borderline personality disorder attention-seeking, manipulative, and always emotionally unpredictable? Are loners and introverts antisocial, or are all antisocial personalities psychopaths? And what the heck is histrionic? All of this and more demystified as I slash through the misconceptions of the TikTok and Instagram pop psychology of the Cluster Bs! References American Psychological Association. (2022). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed., text rev.). https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425787 [https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425787] Helpful Information and Websites Borderline Personality Disorder: * https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/borderline-personality-disorder [https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/borderline-personality-disorder] * https://bpdalliance.org/ [https://bpdalliance.org/] Narcissistic Personality Disorder: * https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/psychology/narcissistic-personality-disorder [https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/psychology/narcissistic-personality-disorder] * https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK556001/ [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK556001/] Histrionic Personality Disorder: * https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK542325/ [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK542325/] * https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/psychology/histrionic-personality-disorder [https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/psychology/histrionic-personality-disorder] Antisocial Personality Disorder: * https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12079384/ [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12079384/] * https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK546673/ [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK546673/]

Boundaries and Boundary Violators

How do I set personal boundaries? When do I set personal boundaries? When should I go "no contact?" Let's dive into another episode of Neurotic Neurons where we will discuss personal boundaries, why they're important, and how to set them. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions on future topics, please feel free to e-mail me at lotusrisingbehavioral@gmail.com. Enjoy!

Personality Disorders, Part 1: Cluster A

This three-part series gives you a general overview of personality disorders! In part 1, I discuss the cluster A personality disorders of paranoid personality disorder, schizoid personality disorder, and schizotypal personality disorder, and what makes these personality disorders different than the others in clusters B and C. I further discuss a healthy version of these personality types vs. the actual personality disorders. Enjoy!

Ayahuasca and Behavioral Health

Ayahuasca is growing in popularity as a spiritual experience, as well as for the unprofessional treatment of substance use disorders, trauma, and other psychopathologies. But is it safe? What do researchers say? Will we ever see it in clinical settings like ketamine treatment? Let's dive in! Email: lotusrisingbehavioral@gmail.com

Self-Care

What is self-care? Why is everyone talking about it all the time? Self-care has become quite the buzzword in recent years, and I'm here to help you understand exactly what self-care is and how you can begin to intentionally implement it in your day-to-day life! Today, we cover the 7 dimensions of wellness and how to restore balance to your overall well-being by practicing self-care. Let's get you back on track on the road to wellness!