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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, published in 1886, is another brilliant work from Robert Louis Stevenson about the life and death struggle between two opposing personalities - one essentially good, the other essentially evil - for the soul of one man. The kind and intelligent Dr. Jekyll concocts a drug intended to separate his good self from his evil self, and after drinking it, turns into a psychopathic monster: Mr. Hyde!

Dit boek is gewijd aan het verkennen van het complexe landschap van schizofrenie, een psychische aandoening die vaak omgeven is door misvattingen en stigma's. Onze reis begint met een diepgaand begrip van wat schizofrenie precies is, en geleidt je door de symptomen, de behandelingen en het belang van vroegtijdige herkenning. Schizofrenie heeft door de jaren heen vragen opgeroepen, zowel bij het grote publiek als binnen de medische gemeenschap.

Mesdames, avez-vous déjà été trahi par quelqu'un en qui vous aviez confiance ? Vous êtes-vous déjà senti manipulée ou dominée dans une relation, qu'elle soit amicale, amoureuse ou professionnelle ? Chaque jour, des milliers de femmes sont victimes de manipulateurs habiles qui utilisent leurs émotions contre elles. Si vous vous reconnaissez dans ces mots, il est temps de prendre les choses en main.

"Ich habe Probleme mit Blickkontakt. Ich kann weder Mimik deuten noch zwischen den Zeilen lesen. Da ist eine permanente Angst und lähmende Müdigkeit." Clara Törnvall wusste schon immer, dass etwas mit ihr nicht stimmt, doch erst mit 42 Jahren erhält sie die Diagnose. Sie ist Autistin? Sind das nicht eher sozial inkompatible Männer mit Inselbegabung? In "Die Autistinnen" erkundet sie, warum es insbesondere bei Frauen oft zu Fehldiagnosen kommt und wer wirklich hinter der mythisch aufgeladenen Figur der Autistin steht. Dabei stößt sie unverhofft auf eigene Idole wie Beatrix Potter, Greta Thunberg und Virginia Woolf.

If you are in an emotionally abusive relationship with a narcissist, this book is intended to shed some light both on the underlying disorder as well as the resources and options available.

The development of narcissistic personality in young children is influenced by various factors, including parental influence, early childhood experiences, societal factors, and a history of trauma or neglect. Parents play a significant role in shaping their children's self-esteem and empathy through positive reinforcement, emotional support, and setting appropriate boundaries. It is important for parents to model empathy and healthy self-esteem in their own behavior to help their children develop these traits.

The hallmarks of America’s War on Terror have been repeated long deployments and a high percentage of troops returning with psychological problems. Family members of combat veterans are at a higher risk of potentially lethal domestic violence than almost any other demographic; it’s estimated that one in four children of active-duty service members has symptoms of depression; and nearly one million veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan require increased care due to physical or psychological trauma.

An original and scientifically rigorous exploration of the darkest recesses of the human mind. What is it about evil that we find so compelling? From our obsession with serial killers to violence in pop culture, we seem inescapably drawn to the stories of monstrous acts and the aberrant people...

At least one out of one hundred adults has a schizoid personality disorder People with schizoid tendency often appear solitary, introverted and not very emotional. For many, interest in human contact is reduced and social encounters are stressful. Frequently, broad social withdrawal considerably limits the range of possibilities in their private and professional lives. In the medium term, psychological consequences such as depression, anxiety and addiction may result from schizoid personality disorder. Somewhat simplistically stated: When several schizoid tendencies present themselves in an...

The effects of being raised by a narcissistic mother can be catastrophic, with you having lasting traumatic effects. When you try to explain your situation to other people, they just don’t get it. You start to doubt yourself. Once you start doubting yourself, your narcissistic mother is gaining control, making you unsure of your judgment. She remembers incidents differently to how you remember them and denies other incidents even happened, also known as gaslighting.

Are you having a hard time identifying narcissistic behaviors around you? Even if you have identified a narcissist near you, dealing with such people can be challenging, especially if you have no clue about handling similar personalities. So, what can you do? This is where our audiobook steps in to help you out. Whether you are struggling with identifying the toxic traits in someone close to you or want to find the best way out of a bottleneck situation while dealing with a narcissist, this book can prove to be a great resource to seek help.

The winter child lived and breathed amongst us for several years. He was brilliant as he moved around society, exercising his charm and wit as he observed seemingly normal people going about their lives...After all is said and done, what do we understand about the fragile nature of mankind, and the reasons behind a life like the winter's child? This is an inward look at the development and sum total of the life of Edmund Kemper, one of the most notrious serial killers in recent history.

Do you live or work around someone who is so focused on their wants and needs that everything and everyone else is invited to take the backseat? Is this person so obnoxious that you want to scream or pull your hair out? Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental illness that causes the sufferer to think so highly of themselves that they can get nearly delusional.

Be Who You Want argues that contrary to the old adage, not only can the leopard change his spots, he can swap them for stripes, and he can do so to his own advantage. In psychological terms, although our initial personality type is moulded by a combination of genetic influences and early experiences, it is not fixed. It's malleable, voluntary even. This book tells the story of how our personalities are formed and gives us the tools to shape them in the ways which we desire and which will benefit us most. 

The Judas Personality delineates the fine line between what mental health practitioners consider Antisocial Personality Disorder and what the rest of us would consider sheer depravity or evil. Is there a difference or are they the same? Many of us have known people who seem to be great at fooling even the most discerning individuals among us. This book gives all the possible characteristics of those who are considered con artists and sociopaths, and how they can successfully manipulate individuals and societies with impunity. Cain, Judas Iscariot, and the Antichrist all serve as biblical ...

Überlebenstipps für den Umgang mit Narzissten. Narzissmus hat viele Gesichter. Prof. Dr. Reinhard Haller, Psychiater und Psychotherapeut mit über 30 Jahren klinischer Erfahrung, kennt die offensichtlichen und die verdeckten Symptome einer narzisstischen Persönlichkeitsstörung. Er weiß: Wer sich umschaut, findet im eigenen Umfeld garantiert Menschen mit narzisstischen Merkmalen, die einem das Leben unnötig schwer machen.

Narcissists don’t always come with warning labels. In fact, they often arrive disguised as everything you ever wanted: charming, confident, successful, magnetic. They listen intently at first, shower you with affection, and make you feel like the center of their world. But slowly—and always subtly—that world starts to shrink. Your words get twisted. Your confidence is chipped away. You begin to wonder if you’re going crazy. This isn’t just about romantic partners. Narcissists can be parents, siblings, coworkers, bosses, or even close friends. They thrive on control, power, and ...

Did your relationship leave you confused, drained, and emotionally shattered? You sometimes feel like your abuser is right in calling you crazy? You struggle with trusting people and you look for red flags in every new person you meet? You struggle with nightmares, panic attacks, and your nerves constantly on edge? You find yourself alternating between depression, anger, and indescribable frustration? Have you ever felt an intense desire to call out your abuser, to expose them for who they truly are?

Nach 20 Jahren in einer Ehe, in der sie vor allem "funktionierte", verliebt sich Sonja R. Hals über Kopf. Emotional ausgehungert wie sie ist, gibt Frank ihr alles, was sie jahrelang vermisst hat. Doch Sonja ist an einen Narzissten geraten, der sie ganz für sich vereinnahmen will und ihr Selbstwertgefühl systematisch zerstört. Sieben Jahre dauert diese narzisstische Beziehung, von der sie hier ungeschönt erzählt, dann schafft Sonja R. nach vielen Versuchen den Absprung.

Frauen gelten immer noch als wehrlos, sie leiden, dulden, verzeihen. Doch wenn die Psychopathie in ihrer Seele sich Bahn bricht, töten sie ebenso grausam wie Männer - und häufig eiskalt geplant. Lydia Benecke analysiert Fallgeschichten von Täterinnen vor dem Hintergrund neuester Forschungsergebnisse und zeigt, wie skrupellos Psychopathinnen sich Rollenklischees zunutze machen. So kommt es, dass Mörderinnen länger unentdeckt bleiben und Serientäterinnen jahrelang ihr Unwesen treiben können. Denn Frauen sind nicht nur raffinierter. Sie sind auch gewalttätiger, als man denkt.