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Repressed as in not having any recollection of the trauma that occurred until years later, with all the signs of CPTSD always being there

BPD is often described as a condition caused by long-term trauma, and seems to share many of the same symptoms of C-PTSD. Is C-PTSD just a rebrand of BPD, or are they different?

I know that the title is a bit broad but I saw some people online talking about how a lot of behavior we display is very alike to animals. I saw someone mention about how when we’re alone in our homes and hear an unfamiliar noise we immediately freeze and slowly look around like a prey animal would in the wild or how children and vulnerable parties are often protected or taken care of first in signs of danger or disaster.

It struck me as extremely interesting. I think the study of human behavior in relation to animals is EXTREMELY interesting at the least and humbling at the most.

I’d love to hear about other similarities you have observed as well as if you could point me in the direction of where I could go to learn more about the specific subject! Thank you. :)

When do you see people in treatment for OCD really starting to make progress and regaining their lives?

where one person denies or dose not comply with what the other person wants so the other person exaggerates/exacerbates the situation going from logical to illogical statements

example:

person 1: I don't want to drink milk

person 2: you need to drink the milk, it is good for your bones

Person 1: I don't want to drink milk

Person 2: you have to drink the milk to make your bones stronger

person 1: silence/ignores person 2

person 2: Your bones are going to decay if you don't drink this milk

person 1: silence/ignores person 2

Person 2: do you want your bones to decay? your being so Dumb by not drinking this milk

person 1: silence/ignores person 2

person 2: Your gonna die if you dont drink this milk, do you want to die?

person 1: silence/ignores person 2

Person 2: Fine you may as well kill yourself since you want to die so badly.

People will trow facts straight out the window if it doesn't fit with they're opinions

Why is that?

I'm not sure what the explanation will be, but the "brain" flair feels most relevant.

Whenever I ruminate, or hear about other people's rumination, it's always a negative thought loop. Things like "I'm bad at this ----> I suck at everything ------> Nobody loves me ------ > I have to be better ------ > But I suck at everything..." Go on and on in people's brains so easily. Personally, I experience this kind of rumination often. My question is, why is this sort of pattern so easy to develop, whereas it seems that almost nobody experiences the opposite? Of course I understand that nobody will be complaining about their positive thought patterns, but it seems weird that I've never heard of such a thing being studied. The only "positive" thought pattern I ever notice is related to sex (and once the sex is had, those thoughts go away). Other than that, I find it hard to recall any time when I've had a positive thought pattern where I was able to feel good and build on that feeling - Whereas it's very easy for me to start off feeling bad and spiral into a breakdown.

Is this just a result of our brains focusing on negative feedback? Could it be linked to a bad childhood? For people who have generally "healthy" development, would it be normal to have positive thought loops? As an aside, I've heard that some people with NPD have a tendency to come up with extravagant conjectures, wherein they'll start small and build upon, for example, a very mundane opportunity and turn it into a future of wealth and unlimited happiness in their minds. Could that be considered positive rumination, and if so, would that mean rumination is always a bad thing due to its repetitive and maladaptive nature?

I believe that misspelled sorry but are there different type ,how to identify, what is it, honestly just a good breakdown would be very helpful for me.

i’ve been thinking about this question a ton lately. is divorce as traumatic for kids who are a part of multigenerational homes and more collectivist cultures as it for kids whom are a part of a nuclear family unit?

related, what is it specifically about divorce that is traumatic for children? or does the trauma lie more in specific outcomes, versus the act of separation?

Maybe my understanding of this history is wrong, please feel free to correct me. I apologise if this is the wrong sub.

Hi everyone! How is everything going?

I always asked myself this question when someone shared that type of advice, I don't mind helping others but I've met people who refuse to personally support or bet there for their loved ones in a moment of distress because according to them: "I have it worse".

Is true that having hard lives makes the process of helping others and get mental satisfaction for it harder?

I often see people searching for help on here with very simple, human questions only to be met with verified responses that are astoundingly detached and unhelpful and I can’t imagine that the majority of these responses are coming from people in a communication-heavy field for any reason other than you have an imbalance of researchers over practitioners, or overly strict moderators.

Stop leaving these kids out in the cold and offer an alternative.

Im speaking about a changing that makes the person almost unrecognisable, such as from introvert to extrovert or vise versa. From stoic to nihilist..etc.

Ive been wrestling with this question a lot. Is there an objective definition of a mental struggle? When can one know it is a real struggle, and when he is maybe too sensitive? Not to offend anyone. A genuine question

People frequently provide reasons for their decisions immediately after making them. But how can we distinguish between a genuine introspective explanation and a plausible narrative constructed after the decision has already been made?

If a person gives the same explanation repeatedly, does consistency provide evidence that the explanation is causally correct, or could it simply indicate that humans are good at generating stable narratives for unconscious processes they cannot directly observe?

Can the type of music you listen to influence how you act?

I’m wondering if consistently listening to a certain type of music can actually influence your behavior, personality, or the way you carry yourself over time.

Also, can you start associating certain music with certain activities or mindsets? For example, if you only listen to a specific type of music when working or being productive, could eventually hearing that music itself become a trigger to get into that productive mindset?

Or does music mainly just affect your mood temporarily?

(This thought popped up after listening various soundtracks)

It is all I wish to learn, simply from a peek of curiosity​.

Hi :D

I'm curious about the small behaviours or social cues that can influence how we perceive other people.

What are some things someone can do in an everyday interaction that make you perceive them as more likeable, approachable or trustworthy?

It could be something about how they listen, respond, show interest, use humour, make eye contact or make you feel comfortable.

And are there any small behaviours that have the opposite effect?

I'd be interested in research or any other interesting insights or little tricks you've come across that seem to make a difference

For example, why do people often vote in a way that aligns with their family/community. even if that is not how they would choose to vote without this influence? Is it because of an aversion to withholding that information and/or lying, fear that somehow people will find out what they chose, something else? Does the same apply for online environments like Reddit?