If we are in the habit of making false value-judgments of particular externals, as with those listed by type, we should learn to bear the things falsely valued as bad, and forbear the things falsely valued as good. “Bear and Forbear” – Epictetus
Idols |
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Personality Type |
Idealized Image |
Compulsive Attachment |
Compulsive Aversion |
| Obsessive-Compulsive | Conscienious | achievement | lack of achievement |
| Avoidant | Sensitive | acceptance | rejection |
| Paranoid | Vigilant | autonomy | being subordinated |
| Histrionic | Dramatic | attention | being ignored |
| Sadistic | Aggressive | dominance | submission |
| Schizotypal | Idiosyncratic | non-conformity | conformity |
| Compensatory Narcissistic | Inventive | recognition | obscurity |
| Schizoid | Solitary | solitude | intimacy |
| Passive-Aggressive | Leisurely | freedom to do as one pleases | compulsory activity |
| Depressive | Serious | duties and responsibilities | not having duties and responsibilities |
| Masochistic | Self-Sacrificing | being needed | being unappreciated |
| Dependent | Devoted | being taken care of | having to act independently |
| Narcissistic | Self-Confident | being special | being ordinary |
| Antisocial | Advuenturos | excitement | boredom |
| Borderline | Mercurial | relationship | being alone |
| Cyclothymic | Exuberant | creativity | being unable to create |