Is there some kind of mental illness which makes some people sabotage their own happiness?
Is there some kind of mental illness which makes some people sabotage their own happiness and do so repeatedly? If so, what is it called?
A group of us are discussing a friend’s relationship which ended today and we’re curious.
Two very good answers and I can’t say which is best. Putting to a vote.
Thanks all for responding.
This IS my Avatar said,
Wrote on August 13, 2010 @ 10:01 am
It isn’t a mental illness it’s more of a self esteem issue where the person thinks that they aren’t worthy of happiness, financial gain, etc.
insert_ nickname_ here! said,
Wrote on August 13, 2010 @ 10:21 am
Yes well, how would you define happiness? Happiness can be seriously undermined by realistic long term aspirations or it can be induced by a short term ‘madness’ in some regards.
I find that Holy Scripture (Bible) brings peace of mind to those who listen and obey.
margie4peace said,
Wrote on August 13, 2010 @ 10:41 am
There is only one disorder I know of and it’s called Borderline Personality Disorder. A person who suffers from this disorder will constantly move into and out of relationships, seeing people as either all good or all bad (the same people at different times). They also tend to hate to be alone so when one relationship ends, they go immediately to another one. They often suffer from addictions, including sex, food, drugs/alcohol, etc. They are very emotionally driven and often act like a child. Finally, they frequently engage in attention seeking behavior. Treatment is very difficult because the sufferer must want to get better, and there are no drugs that treat this disorder. Only therapy called Dialectical Behavioral Therapy has been shown to work.
Rubezi said,
Wrote on August 13, 2010 @ 11:11 am
I have no idea if it relates to your friend or not, however there is a disorder called “Attachment Disorder” usually found in people who have been rejected by a key figure eg. father, in their life.
When they become significantly close to a new person they subconsciously do things to sabotage the relationship and in a sense, turn the other person against them. They do this so they can then turn around and say “see, everyone rejects me”, a very counter-active way of living.
It is commonly seen in kids who have been adopted/put in foster care or anyone else who suffers harsh rejection from an early age.
Other behaviours can include:
-Inability to concentrate
-Hyperactivity
-Mood swings
Violent tendencies etc