Understanding a Mutually Destructive Relationship Between Individuals With Borderline Personality Disorder and Their Favorite Person
Abstract
This study suggests that certain FPs, distinctively named Teddy Bear Person, may behave in a particular manner to increase the likelihood of the FP relationship becoming more destructive. Moreover, the rejection sensitivity model should be discussed to understand their dysfunctional interaction.
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Personality Disorders and Psychopathology Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications Transactional Analysis in PsychotherapyCategories
Clinical Psychology Psychology Social SciencesTags
Borderline personality disorder Clinical psychology Dysfunctional family Feeling Personality Psychoanalysis Psychology Romance Social psychologySummaries and links are for general information and education only. They are not a substitute for reading the original publication or for professional medical, legal, or other advice. Always refer to the linked source for the full study.
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