Bipolar Disorder is a mental health condition in which the sufferer experiences episodes of mania or hypomania and depression. Mania is a high-energy state in which a bipolar person experiences elevated mood, inflated self-esteem, agitation, and impulsivity. Hypomania is a less severe state than mania. During a depressive phase, a bipolar person experiences the typical …
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition in which the individual suffering from it experiences episodes of intense mood swings. During mania or a manic episode, the person experiences: In this state, they’re likely to engage in aggressive and risky behaviors. Their emotions and invincibility consume them so thoroughly that they fail to consider the …
The Fearful-Avoidant (FA) or Disorganized attachment style is an insecure type of attachment style in which a person both wants and fears connection intensely. FAs have high avoidance, associated with distance-seeking or deactivating strategies, and high anxiety, associated with closeness-seeking or hyper-activating strategies.1Mikulincer, M., Shaver, P. R., & Pereg, D. (2003). Attachment theory and affect …
Covert narcissism is a type of narcissism that, as the name implies, is hidden. Outwardly, covert narcissists may appear modest or even shy, but if you spend enough time with them, their inner narcissists will come out in ugly ways. Covert narcissists have the same core narcissistic traits as overt narcissists. But unlike overt narcissists …
Key differences Who are alpha and sigma males? You’ve likely encountered these terms on social media. The dominance hierarchy in human males, as in many other species, is a fact. Male hierarchy or socio-sexual theory is a method for classifying human males within that hierarchy. At the top …
Emotional unavailability is defined as the inability to form an emotional connection with another person. Emotional connection leads to emotional intimacy and is a big part of connecting with others. A lack of emotional connection in all kinds of relationships reduces the quality of those relationships, making a relationship breakdown more likely. Emotional unavailability is …
Related: Sociopath vs Psychopath test Sociopath: Definition and meaning A sociopath, also called a secondary psychopath, is someone with Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD). They’re likely to engage in antisocial acts where they harm others. Their aggression is both reactive and instrumental. Reactive aggression is aggression due to an emotional reaction, such as anger. Instrumental aggression …
Attachment style refers to one’s style of relating or connecting with others, especially romantic partners. Based on attachment theory, attachment styles provide a valuable framework for understanding how people behave in relationships. There are two main types of attachment styles- secure and insecure. Insecure attachment is further classified into three subtypes: Avoidant attachment style is …
Humans need to evaluate the world to navigate it effectively and meet their goals. Not everything in the world has equal value. If that were the case, humans would not be judgmental—there’d be no need to. The fundamental reason humans are naturally judgmental is that things in the world have unequal value. To meet their …
Narcissism and avoidance There’s a strong link between having an insecure attachment style and narcissism. A narcissist is a person who shows narcissistic traits. They may or may not have a …