Psychological Resistance In A. S. Byatt's Possession

Moreover, Baby encounters rejection and stigma from authority figures and classmates, further contributing to her low self-esteem. For example, after a school teacher informed Xavier’s parents that, Baby is a troubled child from a broken home- Baby is unwelcome at his house. Lauren was Baby friend; however after witnessing Baby’s home life she humiliated and excluded Baby. Furthermore, they were many instances where the social workers and teachers could have intervened and make a positive difference in Baby’s life. However, they all fail to do so; Baby lamented "they are afraid of my sadness" (O'Neill, 2006, p.128).

In the article, “Greg Ousley Is Sorry for Killing Parents. Is That Enough?,” by Scott Anderson proves that some young individuals may act violently for certain matters because of how their parents treat them. It is unclear as to why juveniles and adolescents automatically go into extreme measures, however, this may be caused by lack of support from their parents. Anderson asserts, “What Phillips couldn’t see was that Greg’s behavior masked a rapidly deteriorating home life, where he was now the sole focus of his mother’s rage. Almost daily, Greg told me, his mother would rip into him about something- his grades, his appearance, his choice of friends- ferocious tirades that often culminated in her telling him, “I know you’re going to leave me just like your sisters did.” Once her anger passed, Bonnie would usually apologize to her son, but after a time, Greg didn’t even hear it anymore” (Anderson 42).

This angered his mother and caused her to treat david cruelly through physical and mental abuse (Pelzer, 29-31). As Dave grew older his mother found a more efficient form of punishment-starvation. She would forget to feed him or just give him

Baby encounters stigma from authority figures and classmates, further contributing to her low self-esteem. For example, after a school teacher informed Xavier’s parents that, Baby is a troubled child from a broken home - Baby is unwelcome at his house. Lauren was Baby friend; however after witnessing Baby’s home life she humiliated and excluded Baby. Furthermore, they were many instances where the social workers and teachers could have intervened and made a positive difference in Baby’s life. However, they all fail to do so; Baby lamented "they are afraid of my sadness" (O 'Neill, 2006,

The problem faced by them are several in the society, family, health etc., which makes them isolated from all means of life. Geriatric mental health is a emerging as an important public health concern. According to Word Health Organization, prevalence of depression in adults age >60 years in developed and developing countries was 0.5 million and 4.8 million respectively in 2070. Depression is a state of activity than can affect the persons thought, behavior and they felt guilty, irritable, helpless, problem with their sleeping etc. The major signs and symptoms of depression in the elderly such as Empty feeling, sadness, fatigue, sleep disturbance, social withdrawal, isolation, loss of appetite and repeated thought of death and suicide.

Another way familial corruption is caused by the absence of fathers is portrayed by Shakespeare and Williams is through the characterization of the family members left behind. In The Glass Menagerie, Amanda Wingfield lives in the shadow of her past and is obsessed with the idea of gentlemen callers for her daughter. This concern for her daughter is rooted more in Amanda’s own interest, however, and has a detrimental effect on their relationship. “Once we analyse how Amanda manipulates maternity, a factor more fundamental than nostalgia will begin to emerge. This principle is self-consciousness.” (Levy).

In other cases, such as Billy Milligan’s case, some experienced having a close family member committing suicide. Another factor that can lead to the development of DID would be any type of abuse that is “disorganized or disoriented attachment style and a lack of social or familial support” (Slogar 2011). Before someone is diagnosed, some common symptoms are mood swings, alcohol and drug abuse, sleep disorders — such as insomnia, night terrors, and sleep walking — and depression. Some other symptoms that are stated in the DMS-V for this disorder include suicidal tendencies, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, things that trigger the stimuli such as flashbacks, visual hallucinations, feeling unreal, hearing other voices and eating disorders. Lastly, dissociative amnesia — which is another separate disorder — is linked to DID as a

However throughout the story she grows into a very different person. Her first instance of growth displayed in Persepolis is the knowledge of social class. Marji claims she is “ashamed to sit in her father 's cadillac” (pg 33) and she realizes that difference in social class is the reason the country is in turmoil. The next lesson Marji learns is forgiveness. After threatening a boy because of the deeds of his father, she is lectured by her mother before telling herself that, “You have to forgive, you have to forgive.” (pg 46) A third example of growth in Persepolis is Marji’s declaration that she was a grownup.

Depression is a common emotional disorder which can cause the continual feeling of sorrowfulness and unhappiness of a person. It does not just affect our physical health; it may increase the chance of getting physical symptoms such as insomnia and reduced appetite. People who suffer from depression always feel unhappy, distressed and hopeless all the time because they have lost the faith in their lives. They can’t manage their emotions and allow depression to affect their mood states and make them to become emotional. For instance, people who feel depressed will have a low mood and bad temper.

Depression and anxiety is caused by someone with an aggressive behaviour which makes the individual depressed and likely to be lonely. There have been countless reports over the past few years of students committing suicide because of being bullied. Another unfortunate consequence of this is that bullying is cyclical. People who have been bullied can attempt to gain power and get self-esteem back. The impact of frequent bullying often accompanies these victims into adulthood; they are at greater risk of suffering from depression and other mental health problems, including schizophrenia.

Co-occurring disorders are common with most client cases that are presenting with a substance use disorder. Rosa is presenting with a history of several suicide attempts, alcohol use disorder, Post traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). The client’s most severe symptoms are anger, fear, and shame. It is these symptoms that are complicating her life, causing distress, and self harming behaviors. Additionally, her treatment history is limited since she does not finish her therapy sessions.

Depression is very common for most people in withdrawal and it can be quite acute. The depression that most people feel is centered around the guilt and shame of their predicament. Abruptly stopping the use of opiates can cause withdrawal symptoms to begin, which can be life threatening. The words opiates and opioids are often used interchangeably. Depressive symptoms can last up to two years once a person has discontinued their use of crystal meth.

children). First of all, postpartum depression can adversely impact on new parents’ psychological health and their functioning. In addition, postpartum Depression contributes to negative effects on the family health, especially for child development. One study suggested that paternal depression can have a harmful impact on children’s behavioral and emotional development (Ramchandani, et al., 2005). Similarly, another research found that “PPD affects approximately 10%-15% of women and impairs mother-infant interactions that in turn are important for child development; depressed mothers often display less attachment, sensitivity and harsher or disrupted parenting behaviors.” (Brummelte & Galea, 2015, p. 153).

Those are usually the people who end up with depression, addictions, and dissociative disorders and most likely become suicidal. I have a relative who experienced molestation and now finds it hard to enjoy her life. She has had trust issues and finds it hard to be in a relationship. They have also found self-inflicted wounds on her arms from attempts of suicide. If she only would have mentioned this to someone sooner she would have probably received help sooner.

It often manifests itself as irritability” (Boshnack N.p). This is how clinical depression starts. Next, it attacks the teen’s social life, and forces onto them a feeling of hopelessness. This may lead to darker thoughts, often of suicide, or hurting him or herself. Depression finds a way to manifest itself into teens in various regards, as Bjornlund explains, “Most experts believe that depression is caused by a combination genetic, biochemical, environmental, and psychological factors.” (Bjornlund 29).