mental illness people
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.
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