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This paper reviews research showing that emotion dysregulation (ED) is not only part of borderline personality disorder (BPD) but also appears across other diagnoses. The authors examined evidence for ED in 8 specific disorders and propose a transdiagnostic model that describes core triggers and interpersonal styles. They say this model…
This naturalistic survey followed adults with ADHD or severe ADHD symptoms who planned to start psychedelic microdosing. After 4 weeks, participants reported higher overall trait mindfulness — driven by better ability to describe inner experience and to be non-judging — and lower neuroticism, while other Big Five traits did not…
This paper presents a theory called the “envy-contempt spiral” to explain how people high in grandiose narcissism might manage painful feelings. The authors argue that such people have a strong motive to protect status and can feel envy when they compare upward. To control that envy, contempt is activated and…
