- Splitting (psychology) - Wikipedia
Splitting, also called binary thinking, dichotomous thinking, black-and-white thinking, all-or-nothing thinking, or thinking in extremes, is the failure in a person's thinking to bring together the dichotomy of both perceived positive and negative
- Splitting and Borderline Personality Disorder - Verywell Mind
Splitting is a symptom of borderline personality disorder where a person is unable to hold opposing thoughts and sees everything as black or white
- Splitting: It’s Not Just for Borderline Personality
Splitting is defined as: A mental mechanism in which the self or others are viewed as all good or all bad, with failure to integrate the positive and negative qualities of the self and others
- BPD Splitting: Symptoms, Causes, and How to Cope - Healthline
Splitting is an unconscious attempt to safeguard ego and prevent anxiety Splitting often leads to extreme — and sometimes destructive — behavior and personal turmoil in relationships
- How to Deal with Splitting Behavior - The Wellness Society
How to Deal with Splitting Behavior in Yourself Seek Therapy; A therapist can provide kind, objective feedback about splitting behaviors in a way that friends and family may not be able to A Dialectical Behavior Therapy program may be a great adjunct to individual therapy services
- Understanding BPD Splitting, Triggers, and Treatment
Splitting is a way of avoiding, deflecting, or sidestepping feelings that often occur with BPD, such as poor self-image, lack of self-direction or goals, limited empathy for others, and impulsive behavior
- Splitting in BPD: Meaning, duration, causes, and more
Splitting is a type of black-and-white thinking It causes a person to perceive others — or even themselves — as all good or all bad These perceptions may shift rapidly People engage in
- Understanding “Splitting” as a Psychological Term
Splitting refers to the unconscious failure to integrate aspects of self or others into a unified whole The age old conscious and deliberate game of “dividing and conquering” is not the same as splitting
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