All memos tagged #cluster-b

Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse, Gaslighting, Codependency and Complex PTSD (4 Books in 1) is a book authored and published by Linda Hill, narrated by S. L. Albert, Vicky David, and Alene Sorensen....

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is classified in the DSM-5 as a personality disorder marked by pervasive instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affect, alongside marked...

Sociopath is a colloquial term often used to describe individuals displaying persistent patterns associated with Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD), including deceitfulness, impulsivity,...

A smear campaign is a coordinated effort to damage an individual’s or organization’s reputation through the spread of misleading or false information. Such campaigns often rely on repetition,...

Egosyntonicity describes the experience of having thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are aligned with one’s self-image, values, or identity. In clinical psychology, egosyntonicity contrasts with...

Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is defined as a mental health condition involving patterns of grandiosity, a constant need for admiration, and significant deficits in empathy. Individuals...

Gaslighting refers to a form of psychological manipulation in which an individual causes another to doubt their own perception, memory, or reality. The term originates from the 1938 play Gas Light...

If you keep wondering, “Why do I keep attracting narcissists?” , this is why. It’s not because you’re broken. It’s because you love deeply. And it’s time to protect that love. Narcissists are often...

That didn’t happen. And if it did, it wasn’t that bad. And if it was, that’s not a big deal. And if it is, that’s not my fault. And if it was, I didn’t mean it. And if I did, you deserved it....

Hoovering refers to the manipulative tactics used by someone with Cluster B traits to re-engage a former partner or significant other after a breakup or period of distance. Named after the vacuum...

Reactive abuse is a behavioral pattern in which a person who is being subjected to prolonged mistreatment responds with outbursts of anger, aggression, or other reactive behaviors that can then be...

A flying monkey is a third party recruited—either knowingly or unknowingly—by those with Cluster B traits to act on their behalf in sustaining or escalating relational drama. This person often serves...

Boundary testing refers to behaviors that intentionally provoke or challenge established boundaries within a relationship. These actions are typically used to assess whether a person or the...

A distortion coalition is a phenomenon in which multiple individuals, often displaying traits associated with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), collectively engage in a Smear Campaign against...

Stop Walking on Eggshells Contexts cluster-b (See: Cluster B) cluster-b-lexicon (See: Cluster B Glossary)

'Loving Someone with Borderline Personality Disorder' is a book that explores the complexities of relationships involving individuals who meet the diagnostic criteria for Borderline Personality...

Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD) is defined by excessive emotionality, attention-seeking behavior, and a pervasive need for approval. Individuals with HPD are often perceived as dramatic,...

Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) is marked by a pervasive disregard for the rights of others, chronic violation of social norms, impulsivity, and a lack of remorse. Individuals with ASPD may...

'Stop Walking on Eggshells: Taking Your Life Back When Someone You Care About Has Borderline Personality Disorder' is a self-help book by Paul T. T. Mason, MS, and Randi Kreger, first published in...

Monkey branching describes a relational pattern in which a person with Cluster B traits transitions from one romantic relationship to another without a meaningful gap between. They may emotionally or...