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This review looked at 13 studies of attachment in people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) or BPD traits. Every study found a strong link between BPD and insecure attachment. The insecure types most often seen were labeled unresolved, preoccupied, and fearful. The authors note that differences in how attachment was…
This article explains what shame is, how it is different from guilt, and what research says about its effects. Shame comes from feeling others disapprove of you. It can stop some behaviors but can also make people hide actions, withdraw, or feel badly about themselves for a long time. Studies…
