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- Splitting (psychology) - Wikipedia
Splitting was also described by Hyppolyte Taine in 1878 who described splitting as a splitting of the ego He described this as the existence of two thoughts, wills, distinct actions simultaneously within an individual who is aware of one mind without the awareness of the other
- Splitting in 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
- BPD Splitting: Symptoms, Causes, and How to Cope - Healthline
BPD is characterized by extremes in the way a person thinks, feels, and acts Splitting is one example of this type of thinking
- 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
- The Splitting Defense Mechanism - How It Can Damage Your . . . - BetterHelp
Splitting is a term defined in psychology as a defense mechanism that involves dividing the world into “all good” or “all bad” categories It simplifies complex situations but also distorts reality, as the same object or person cannot be viewed with nuance
- The Psychology of Splitting: Exploring the Defense Mechanism
Splitting is a psychology term that describes an inability to hold opposing thoughts, feelings, or beliefs People use splitting as a defense mechanism, unconsciously implementing the mechanism to tame difficult emotions
- Splitting in Mental Health: Understanding Emotional Extremes
At its heart, splitting is a cognitive process that serves as a sort of emotional shortcut When faced with complex situations or conflicting emotions, the mind resorts to categorizing experiences, people, and even oneself into all-good or all-bad categories
- Inside the Divide: BPD Splitting Explained - Klarity Health Library
When splitting occurs, the individual struggles to integrate their feelings of good and bad simultaneously Splitting is a protective mechanism to reduce anxiety and fear by internally classifying objects as safe or threatening
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