- 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 qualities of something into a cohesive, realistic whole
- 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
- 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
One key behavior shared by many with BPD is known as “splitting countertransference,” or simply “splitting ” Keep reading to learn more about splitting in BPD and how to cope with it
- How to Deal with Splitting Behavior - The Wellness Society
Why Does Splitting Occur? Splitting often occurs as a protective mechanism People who split may be unconsciously over-protecting themselves after traumatic experiences with abusive or harmful people Splitting could also be a way to avoid feeling abandoned or rejected
- 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
- Splitting in Mental Health: Understanding Emotional Extremes
Explore splitting in mental health, its impact on relationships, and therapeutic approaches Learn to recognize and manage this cognitive pattern
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