All memos tagged #cluster-b

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 impu...

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 e...

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 a...

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

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 use...

A covert narcissist is a subtype of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) characterized by hidden or subtle manifestations of narcissism, often making their behaviors difficult to identify. Unlike o...

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 ...

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 lie...

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, flirtat...

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 ad...

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. #cluste...

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. ...

Breadcrumbing, also called Hansel and Grettelling, is a pattern of intermittent, minimal attention in relationships, characterized by sporadically giving signals of interest or affection without genui...

'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 19...

'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 Disor...

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 ...

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 bran...

Triangulation involves bringing a third party into a conflict or relationship dynamic to create tension, manipulate perceptions, or gain an advantage. In relationships with Borderline Personality Dis...