When “Not Spicy” Burns a Hole in Your Soul
I’m sitting in my temporary apartment, waiting for the fire in my mouth and throat to calm down.“Not spicy,” Riadh said yesterday, with complete sincerity. Well. Not spicy for him. For me it was a…
I Am Noa, the Orphan (Archetype)
🪪 Full Name: Noélle Marelle 🧠 Archetype: The Orphan 🧬 Core Energy: Sense of reality, mistrust, vulnerable clarity, deep empathy 🧰 Strengths 🕳️ Weaknesses 🧭 Role in the Inner Team 🗣️ Favorite Lines 🧝♀️ Representation…
I Am Cass, the Ruler (Archetype)
🪪 Full Name: Cassian Varon 🧠 Archetype: The Ruler 🧬 Core Energy: Creating order, taking responsibility, control as security, strategic thinking 🧰 Strengths 🕳️ Weaknesses 🧭 Role in the Inner Team 🗣️ Favorite Lines 🧝♀️…
Pia: “I never thought you had feelings.”
I begin my list of Dramatis Personae with Pia—because she died last week. And because since then, she has haunted my thoughts.Others will follow at some point. Without order, without plan. Just people who shaped—or…
Challenging the Expert: A Personal Critique of Rainer Sachse’s Perspective on Avoidant Personality Disorder
As someone diagnosed with Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD), I have extensively researched both clinical and theoretical perspectives to better understand my condition. In the German-speaking field, Rainer Sachse is one of the very few psychologists…
AVPD Survival Guide: Practical, Witty & Effective Self-Help Tips
Living with Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD) and anxiety sometimes feels like playing life on expert mode, except no one gave you the cheat codes. If you’ve ever felt like avoiding life’s social circus, dodging small…
Comorbidity: AVPD Rarely Comes Alone
AVPD Comorbidity: Understanding Its Impact on Mental Health Anyone who delves into mental illnesses and disorders will soon encounter the phenomenon of comorbidity. This is the technical term for the simultaneous occurrence of multiple mental…
Diagnoses—Between Truth, Stigma, and Blind Spots
Introduction: The double edge of diagnoses Psychiatric diagnoses—classic mental-health labels included—can be helpful. They can open doors to treatment and support. But they can also restrict, stigmatize, or mislead.They’re necessary—and yet often rigid tags that…
Avoidant Personality Disorder: 5 Common AVPD misconceptions
Think avoidant personality disorder means I secretly run a crime syndicate and feel no remorse? Sorry to disappoint—I’m just over here overthinking a text reply for three hours. Let’s debunk some myths!
Shyness and Avoidant Personality Disorder (AvPD)
What Causes Personality Disorders? The causes of personality disorders remain largely unknown. Researchers assume a mix of biological factors (inborn temperament, genetic predispositions) and environmental influences (parenting style, early attachment, social risk conditions). For avoidant…
INTJ – The Architect (MBTI)
With the right mindset, you’ll get there Architects have a natural hunger for knowledge and are often labeled “bookworms” as kids. While others might use that word as a jab, INTJs tend to wear it…