All Madness Begins in the Gut

All Madness Begins in the Gut She wanted to be skinny, always skinny, skinnier than the shadows of her own ribs. So she ate nothing but no-fat yogurts, plastic cups stacked like medals of self-denial. No butter, no oil, no yolk, no flesh. Just chalky sweetness, day after day. And then it began. First the … Read more

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Egotism: The Psychology of the Self-Inflated Balloon

Egotism: The Psychology of the Self-Inflated Balloon In psychological terms, egotism, (not egoism), is defined as the tendency to perceive, interpret, and value the world primarily through the lens of the self. It is closely associated with grandiose self-perception, self-enhancement bias, and low agreeableness in the Big Five personality traits. Unlike narcissism, which often stems from … Read more

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Sybil, personality disorder now called dissociative identity disorder, or demonic possession in other words?

Sybil, personality disorder now called dissociative identity disorder, or demonic possession in other words? The Session The room reeked of antiseptic and stale air, a sterile cage bathed in the sickly glow of fluorescent lights. Dr. Wilbur sat behind her desk, a fortress of mahogany cluttered with the detritus of a thousand confessions. Across from … Read more

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