What Really is Narcissistic, Borderline, Histrionic, and Sociopathic Disorder?

In light of Amber Heard’s trial—and lawyers and psychologists throwing around terms like ‘narcissistic,’ ‘borderline,’ ‘histrionic,’ and ‘sociopathic,’ disorders, I thought it’d be pertinent to clarify what all this means. You may even hear some of these terms from others too. For starters, read my intro blog to personality disorders.

To give an overview, there are ten diagnosable personality disorders and narcissism, borderline, histrionic, and antisocial (colloquially called sociopathic) fall into something called Cluster B, or the dramatic group. Each of these are larger than life. For context, while you can have traits of different personality disorders, you can only be diagnosed with one.

Personality DisordersDan LoneyJune 22, 2022borderline, narcissistic, sociopathic, histrionic, amber heard, antisocial, johnny depp

How to Set Healthy Boundaries - Part II (Identity) | San Diego Therapy

Boundaries and identity complement one another. Better knowing yourself allows you to set healthily boundaries; setting healthier boundaries allows you to know your true self.

· Decreased stress and insecurity

· Increased energy and confidence

Boundaries, attachment, consciousness, couples therapy, Personality Disorders, north county therapy, internal family systems, identity, san diego therapy, San Diego Couples Therapy, schema therapy, spiral dynamics, unstuck, self-talkDan LoneyMay 19, 2019

How to Set Healthy Boundaries – Part 1 (Awareness) | Therapy in San Diego

When asking a couple what they want to achieve in therapy, you know what the #1 answer is? Communication. It’s often said, “This person never communicates to me.” But here’s the thing. We’re always communicating. Always.

The text you don’t send; the eye contact you’ve chosen to avoid; the time you choose to not express your thoughts. That’s all a message that you’re communicating to someone else.

Boundaries, consciousness, attachment, anxiety, couples therapy, internal family systems, north county therapy, Personality Disorders, San Diego Couples Therapy, schema therapy, spiral dynamics, self-talk, self-esteem, traumaDan LoneyMay 2, 2019boundaries

3 Steps To Building Your Identity | Therapy in San Diego

In my previous blog, I said that it’s vital that you have a vision of your true identity. And while I’d never shoot down your lunar dreams, I also want to do a caution with identity. It’s completely human to set unrealistic goals for yourself. So as you begin to hone in on experiencing your authentic identity, I want to give you tips. You’ve got to keep things, 1) small, 2) consistent, and 3) sustainable.

These words are not sexy.

I get it.

anxiety, attachment, Boundaries, consciousness, couples therapy, north county therapy, internal family systems, San Diego Couples Therapy, Personality Disorders, san diego therapy, schema therapy, self-esteem, schema, self-talk, spiral dynamicsDan LoneyMarch 9, 2019

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