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demand sensitivity
02 Apr
10

What, Exactly, Do They Want From You? How The Demand Sensitivity Lens Mucks Up Our Lives

Posted by Gary Trosclair 7 Comments

Some time ago I came across the concept of demand sensitivity in Allan Mallinger’s fine […]

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obsessing
03 Mar
4

There Will Be Roosters: A Personal Story about Obsessing

Posted by Gary Trosclair 8 Comments

Obsessing occurs when the capacity to focus and solve a problem by thinking runs into […]

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archetype of the saint
19 Feb
4

What Happens When a Compulsive Meets the Archetype of the Saint

Posted by Gary Trosclair 2 Comments

This is the first of an occasional series on the relationship between archetypes and the […]

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passive-aggressive
04 Feb
9

Am I Being Passive-Aggressive? How to Know—and What to Do About It

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Wondering if you’re being passive-aggressive? Learn how to spot the signs, understand your hidden motives, and shift toward more conscious, assertive communication.

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punishment
29 Jan
3

Beyond the Switch: The Dark and Subtle Side of Punishment

Posted by Gary Trosclair 2 Comments

Explore the true motivations behind punishment, its impact on relationships and society, and learn how to cultivate awareness to prevent destructive tendencies. Discover healthier ways to handle conflict and promote genuine justice.

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mastery motivation
14 Jan
5

Why Compulsives Need Mastery in Their Lives

Posted by Gary Trosclair 3 Comments

In my last post I harped about the importance of people with obsessive-compulsive personality consciously […]

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priorities
31 Dec
10

OCPD: A Disorder of Priorities

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Since we’re beginning a new year, I thought it might be a good time to […]

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what is shame
10 Dec
2

What Is Shame and What’s the Best Way to Deal With It?

Posted by Gary Trosclair 2 Comments

I recently posted about the benefits of self-compassion in lowering the depression that perfectionism causes. […]

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self-compassion
05 Nov
8

Self-Compassion: The Evidenced-Based Antidote to Maladaptive Perfectionism

Posted by Gary Trosclair 4 Comments

Imagine two perfectionists. When Estella feels that she’s fallen short of her standards, she puts […]

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RO DBT
28 Sep
11

A New Treatment for OCPD? A Review of RO DBT (Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy)

Posted by Gary Trosclair 2 Comments

There’s a new treatment for OCPD. Well, maybe for some with OCPD. A few years […]

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  • Letting Go of Resentment: Why You’re Obsessed with People Being Good July 8, 2026
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As much as 13% of the population has alexithymia, difficulty in knowing and saying what you feel. Perhaps better expressed as the unspeaking heart. And it's especially common in people with obsessive. e-compulsive personality traits. Learn more about causes, results and solutions at the Healthy Compulsive Project Podcast.
The most common dream I've seen in my 35 years of practice as a psychotherapist and Jungian psychoanalyst is the the exam anxiety dream--dreaming that you're back in school and unprepared for an exam. What's this about? #dreams #anxiety #Jung #ocpd #obsessive-compulsive Find out more at www.thehealthycompulsive.com
Anxiety is simply unnamed fear. Take it deeper, name the fear, and, while it may not disappear, it will not rule your life. Find out more by listening to The Healthy Compulsive Project Podcast episode 49. #anxiety #fear #OCPD #obsessive #compulsive
Letting go may be one the moist important skills we have to learn, but no one teaches us how. For more, check out Episode 41 of The Healthy Compulsive Project Podcast. #lettinggo
For more insights on how be a better partner, or how to deal with a difficult partner, especially those who are rigid, controlling and perfectionistic, visit thehealthycompulsive.com #perfectionist #difficultpartner #relationships #maritaldiscord #OCPD #OCD #obsessivecompulsive
To perfect originally meant to complete a meaningful task. Until the theologians got hold of it in the 14th century and added shame. Learn more at www.thehealthycompulsive.com. Search for "adaptive perfectionism." #perfection #perfectionism #OCPD #OCD #Jung #obsessivecompulsive #goals

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