This Self-Destructive subtype of Borderline Personality disorder is marked by a heightened propensity for engaging in behaviors that pose significant risks to their physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Understanding the volatile nature and velocity of self-destructive behaviors in humans suffering with this subtype of Borderline Personality Disorder is essential for effective diagnosis, treatment, and support.

The impulsive subtype of BPD is characterized by sudden, rash, impulsive actions and decisions.

Humans with this subtype may engage in reckless behaviors without fully considering the consequences, ranging from mundane issues such as tying one on, to reckless driving, and, of course, unsafe sexual practices.

Some humans with Borderline Personality Disorder have the Discouraged features subtype.

These poor souls endure chronic feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, and pessimism.

The discouraged type of BPD presents distinctive set of challenges as they attempt to navigate their relationships, self-perception, and emotional regulation.

Within the spectrum of Borderline Personality Disorder, the Petulant subtype represents a distinct manifestation with its unique set of symptoms and challenges.

I think my first ex-wife could have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder with the Petulant subtype.

So exploring its clinical features, diagnostic criteria, potential causes, and treatment options, is a walk down memory lane for me…

Ellis founded REBT in the 1950s as a reaction against prevailing psychoanalytic and behaviorist paradigms.

He was dissatisfied with the slow progress and subjective nature of psychoanalysis, as well as the deterministic and external focus of behaviorism.

Ellis sought to create an approach that emphasized the role of cognition in shaping emotions and behaviors.

He was the first student of stinkin’ thinkin’…

There are 2 personality traits that will stand you in good stead this fine winter.

How can emotional regulation and extroversion make a difference in our lives?

Some research questions are like an undulating serpent circumambulating the pathetic little circus of petty personal advantage and empty ease…

Mutual eye gaze accounts for as little as 3.5 % of the time when two people are interacting.

The rest of the time people are sometimes looking at each other’s mouths, but mostly they are looking away.

When people do look at each other, though, however briefly, this look conveys important social messages… like what?

Low Frustration Tolerance can be understood as the limited ability of a human to endure and cope with the distress associated with frustration, disappointment, or discomfort.

While frustration is a natural part of life, those with LFT find it challenging to navigate these emotions, often leading to heightened stress levels and maladaptive coping mechanisms.

Human brains achieve peak performance for different abilities at different phases of life.

But did you know that there is one commonly noticed ability that peaks in later life?

As many as three-quarters of Americans believe in the idea of soul mates: that there is someone out there who provides a perfect fit.

Unfortunately, this kind of thinking may be hurting their relationships, according to research.

My bones tell me that 2024 is going to be one hell of a ride.

And I want to be right and ready for my family, clients, friends, and colleagues in the research community, and the community of clinical practice.