History of Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Close Like other types of personality disorders, narcissistic personality disorder involves a long-term pattern of behaviors and thoughts that cause problems in multiple areas, including work, family, and friendships. 5 Types of Narcissism and How to Spot Them Uncovering the Origins of Narcissistic Personality Disorder While the concept of narcissism dates back thousands of years,narcissistic personality disorderwas only recognized as an illness in the last 50 years. To better understand how psychologists and researchers view NPD, it is essential to take a closer look at how this personality disorder came to be recognized....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1174 words · Sean Weber

History of Psychedelic Use

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBefore Albert HofmannThe 1950s and 1960sThe 1970s and 1980sUse of Psychedelics TodaySummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Before Albert Hofmann The 1950s and 1960s The 1970s and 1980s Use of Psychedelics Today Summary Psychedelics belong to a class of drugs known as hallucinogenics.Hallucinogensare drugs capable of altering your sense of reality. They can warp your sense of taste, smell, sight, and even time....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1296 words · Cody Martinez

History of the Term 'Borderline' in Borderline Personality Disorder

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistory of “Borderline"BPD TodayThe Ongoing DebateWhat It Means For You Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History of “Borderline” BPD Today The Ongoing Debate What It Means For You Close Have you ever wondered how the term “borderline” came to describe BPD? Learn more about the origin of this term and why its use has been debated through the years. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) Overview...

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2121 words · Amanda Huerta

Histrionic Personality Disorder

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January 17, 2025 · 1 min · 26 words · Leonard Williams

Histrionic Personality Disorder vs. BPD: What Are the Differences?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Close Histrionic personality disorder(HPD) is a personality disorder that tends to co-occur with other personality disorders, particularlyborderline personality disorder(BPD), narcissistic, and dependent personality disorders. There is a great deal of overlap between BPD and HPD features, so much so that some experts believe that HPD may not be distinguishable from BPD....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1866 words · Mark Cain

Histrionic Personality Disorder: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding Histrionic Personality DisorderSymptoms and DiagnosisCauses and Risk FactorsImpactTreatment and ManagementLiving with Histrionic Personality Disorder Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Histrionic Personality Disorder Symptoms and Diagnosis Causes and Risk Factors Impact Treatment and Management Living with Histrionic Personality Disorder Close Do you know someone who is basically always overly dramatic, excessively emotional, and seems toneed to be the center of attentionin all situations?...

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1626 words · Gina Jacobs

Hofstede's Six Cultural Dimensions—and Why They Matter

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWho Is Geert Hofstede?The Six Cultural DimensionsThe Significance of Hofstede’s Cultural DimensionsReal-World Applications and ExamplesFinal Thoughts Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Who Is Geert Hofstede? The Six Cultural Dimensions The Significance of Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions Real-World Applications and Examples Final Thoughts Close Then, with the help of Michael Harris Bond,a Canadian social psychologist working in Hong Kong, he added Long-term Orientation versus Short-Term Orientation in the 1980s....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1277 words · Matthew Smith

Holiday Anxiety: 5 Tips for Surviving Office Holiday Parties

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January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2549 words · Christopher Walker

Holiday Grief: How to Cope With Loss During a Joyous Time

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsExpandHow to Approach OthersKeep the Spirit of a Loved One AliveLean Into SupportProcessing GriefView All Table of ContentsExpandHow to Approach OthersKeep the Spirit of a Loved One AliveLean Into SupportProcessing GriefView All Table of ContentsExpandHow to Approach OthersKeep the Spirit of a Loved One AliveLean Into SupportProcessing Grief Table of ContentsExpand Expand How to Approach Others Keep the Spirit of a Loved One Alive Lean Into Support...

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1728 words · Nathaniel Thomas

Holotropic Breathwork Benefits and Risks

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryBasic PremiseHow It WorksWhat It Feels LikeBenefitsPotential RisksWho Should Avoid ItFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Basic Premise How It Works What It Feels Like Benefits Potential Risks Who Should Avoid It Frequently Asked Questions Close Holotropic breathing, more often referred to as holotropic breathwork (HB), is a practice that involves controlling and quickening breathing patterns to influence your mental, emotional, and physical states....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1557 words · Nicholas Santos

Honest Adoption Language vs. Positive Adoption Language

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Adoption-Related Language MattersPositive Adoption LanguageHonest Adoption LanguageInclusive Adoption LanguagePositive vs. HonestTerms Explained Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Adoption-Related Language Matters Positive Adoption Language Honest Adoption Language Inclusive Adoption Language Positive vs. Honest Terms Explained Close Over time, two types of language were used to describe adoption-related topics:positive adoption languageandhonest adoption language. You can read ahead to learn why language matters in adoption-related discourse and the differences between honest adoption language and positive adoption language....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1202 words · Chad White

Honestly, the Talking Stage of Dating Isn't *That* Bad—Let Us Explain

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Even Is the Talking Stage?Why The Talking Stage MattersHow Do You Know If You’re In the Talking Phase?So You’re Talking…Now What?Surviving (and Thriving) in The Talking Stage and BeyondTaking It to The Next Level Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Even Is the Talking Stage? Why The Talking Stage Matters How Do You Know If You’re In the Talking Phase?...

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1710 words · Aaron Williams

Hookah Smoking and Risks

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Hookah?Toxins in HookahHookah vs. CigarettesHealth Concerns Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Hookah? Toxins in Hookah Hookah vs. Cigarettes Health Concerns As of Dec. 20, 2019, thelegal age limit is 21 years oldforpurchasing cigarettes, cigars, or any other tobacco productsin the U.S. Hookah is often mistaken as a healthier alternative to cigarette smoking, primarily due to its sweet smell and taste and the fact that people typicallysmoke hookahonly occasionally....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2083 words · Kerry Hickman

Hormetic Stress: Why This Form of Stress Can Actually Be Good for You

Close We all know thatstressisn’t good for us.Stressgets its bad rap because it is a proven contributor to many physical ailments, including stomach ulcers, Crohn’s disease,high blood pressure, and even death.But what about the good forms of stress? Hormetic stress is a form of positive stress that builds resilience within the body. This article will explain why it is good for you and considerations for increasing your hormesis. How Resilience Helps You Cope With Life’s Challenges...

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1149 words · Kyle Stewart

Horney’s Theory of Neurotic Needs

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHorney’s TheoryTypes of Neurotic NeedsImpact on Personality10 Neurotic NeedsBehavioral EffectsCoping With NeurosisFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Horney’s Theory Types of Neurotic Needs Impact on Personality 10 Neurotic Needs Behavioral Effects Coping With Neurosis Frequently Asked Questions Close Neurosis is an inability to adapt and a tendency to experience excessive negative or obsessive thoughts and behaviors. The term has been in use since the 1700s....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 1933 words · Kevin Willis