Monmouth County's Ask The Doctor May - June 2021

CHILD, ADOLESCENT & ADULT PSYCHIATRIST

All services provided 100% via telehealth during COVID-19 pandemic

All services provided 100% via telehealth during COVID-19 pandemic

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The individual who uses splitting as a defense mechanism only thinks in extremes and can have intense emotional experiences. They may unpredictably flip between thinking their partner is an angel and a devil. They may be unable to mix or integrate feelings and thoughts about someone into a whole, and there is no room for gray areas. As you can imagine, this can be exhausting for the partner of a chronic splitter and create a feeling of never being good enough for them. Depending on their needs and desires, an individual with a splitting defense mechanism sees the actions and motivations of their partner as all good or all bad.

Traits in a splitting ego defense mechanism include: • Intense mood swings and constant emotional fluctuations in a relationship • The tendency to idealize a partner, especially in the beginning of a relationship, then condemn them as time pro- gresses • Pushing toward people and then pulling away • Searching for perfection in a relationship • A victim mentality • Black and white thinking • The belief that you are right and everyone else is wrong This information was obtained by, Joy Youell, who has a background in research for mental health support organizations with a special emphasis in addiction, substance abuse and legislative news.

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