Ego-dystonic refers to thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that feel inconsistent with a person’s self-image, values, or identity.
In simple terms:
“This doesn’t feel like me.”
Examples:
- Someone with OCD having intrusive thoughts they find disturbing or unacceptable
- A person feeling urges or impulses that clash with their moral beliefs
- Anxiety driven thoughts that the person knows are irrational but still distressing
Opposite:
- Ego-syntonic: May feel consistent with who you are (beliefs or behaviors you see as normal or acceptable)
Shervan K Shahhian
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Doctored Degree in Clinical Psychology (PSYD) (ABD) All But Dissertation, a Masters (M.A.) in Clinical Psychology, a Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) in Psychology, a Associate Degree (AA) in Liberal Arts with an emphases in Psychology, Certification in Anger Management, Certification in MRT-Moral Reconation Therapy®, Certification in Clinical Hypnotherapy, and Certification in Advanced Hypnotherapy.
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