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Nancy McWilliams on Mental Health, Transference and Dissociation

Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast

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Exploring Hypomanic Personality Traits and Denial as a Defense Mechanism

This chapter delves into the stable hypomanic traits exhibited by a specific personality type, discussing their high energy, hypersexuality, and avoidance of sleep. The conversation also touches on the psychology of denial as a defense mechanism in maintaining a hypomanic state and avoiding sadness or pain.

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