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How to Deal With High Conflict People | Bill Eddy — Whalespan

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How to Deal With High Conflict People | Bill Eddy

Andrew Huberman2h 39m · 2024-10-28

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✓Well SupportedAG1 is a vitamin, mineral, probiotic drink with adaptogens designed to meet foundational nutritional needs and provide insurance for adequate fruit and vegetable intake.✓Well SupportedAndrew Huberman drinks Athletic Greens twice a day, typically once in the morning and again in the afternoon or late afternoon, mixed with water and lemon or lime juice.✓Well SupportedAndrew Huberman's mercury levels decreased after limiting tuna, increasing leafy greens, and supplementing with NAC.✓Well SupportedThe book 'Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body' offers scientifically substantiated protocols for sleep, exercise, stress control, and focus/motivation.✓Well SupportedTaking AG1 daily improves physical health, mental health, and cognitive and physical performance, as evidenced by noticeable differences during lapses in use.

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◐Partially SupportedWhen setting limits with high-conflict individuals, state a policy, rule, or law, and clearly outline the consequences of non-compliance.

◐Partially SupportedResponding to high-conflict individuals with a BIFF (Brief, Informative, Friendly, Firm) approach can de-escalate conflict.

◐Partially SupportedGenuine respect, shown through empathy, attention, or respect statements, can de-escalate conflict and improve relationships with high-conflict individuals.

◐Partially SupportedWritten communication from high-conflict individuals often contains blame-oriented, all-or-nothing, and disparaging language.

◐Partially SupportedWhen interacting with high-conflict individuals, focus on present options and future solutions rather than dwelling on the past.

◐Partially SupportedHigh-conflict individuals may bring someone back into a relationship to avoid coping with the pain of loss.

◐Partially SupportedBorderline personality disorder is present in approximately 6% of the population, with a near 50/50 split between females (53%) and males (47%).

◐Partially SupportedPersonality disorders are characterized by a fixed, narrow range of interpersonal behavior, and not all individuals with personality disorders are high-conflict.

◐Partially SupportedFilter social media comments through the known prevalence of psychiatric and personality challenges.

◐Partially SupportedExpressVPN provides a fast and secure internet connection, protecting web browsing, passwords, and account data from tracking and theft.

◐Partially SupportedThe total prevalence of personality disorders is estimated to be around 10% globally.

◐Partially SupportedAntisocial personality disorder affects about 4% of the population, with approximately 75% being male and 25% female.

◐Partially SupportedNarcissistic personality disorder is present in approximately 6% of US adults, with 62% being male and 38% female.

◐Partially SupportedWith high conflict individuals, a staged exit should not involve too many steps or prolonged periods.

◐Partially SupportedHaving stable friendships over long periods is a good indication that a person can maintain close relationships.

◐Partially SupportedThe CARS method (Connecting, Analyzing, Responding, Setting Limits) can be used to interact with high-conflict individuals.

◐Partially SupportedIndividuals can avoid engaging with high-conflict personalities by recognizing emotional contagion and not allowing their emotions to be hooked.

◐Partially SupportedHigh conflict individuals often exhibit heightened amygdala responses to intense fear and anger, leading to a strong urge to take action.

◐Partially SupportedDiagnosing mental or personality disorders requires extensive education and clinical hours, and should not be attempted by laypeople.

◐Partially SupportedHigh-conflict individuals may attempt to 'hoover' people back into relationships by seduction when rage tactics fail.

◐Partially SupportedAsking employees to bring proposed solutions along with problems to their manager helps them think and utilizes their problem-solving bandwidth.

◐Partially SupportedFear, anger, and being threatened tend to drive more behavior and action than positive emotions.

◐Partially SupportedHigh-conflict emotions are more contagious than other emotions, and educating people about these dynamics can help reduce engagement.

◐Partially SupportedWait approximately one year before committing to a relationship to assess for negative behaviors.

◐Partially SupportedThe brain can develop plasticity in emotional response circuits, leading to smaller threats activating larger internal responses.

◐Partially SupportedThe SLICK method (Setting Limits and Imposing Consequences) is effective for managing high-conflict people, as consequences often stop their behavior.

◐Partially SupportedApproximately 1% of the population is schizophrenic, 10% may experience major depression at any given time, and personality disorders are also prevalent.

◐Partially SupportedWhen interacting with high-conflict individuals, avoid trying to give them insight into their behavior to prevent escalation.

◐Partially SupportedGenetic tendencies may contribute 20-80% to the development of personality disorders.

◐Partially SupportedWhen interacting with high-conflict individuals, avoid focusing on emotions, yelling, crying, or expressing frustration.

◐Partially SupportedHigh conflict people may use brutal honesty to insult others, whereas reasonable people do not share every negative thought to maintain healthy relationships.

◐Partially SupportedThe decade a person is born in may influence personality development as much as their family environment.

◐Partially SupportedAddiction is understood in the judicial system as involving hijacked brain circuits, not merely a lack of willpower.

◐Partially SupportedSubstance abuse is a significant issue in Family Court, nearly as prevalent as personality disorders.

✕Not SupportedBlink frequency theories are not supported by research.

◐Partially SupportedAwareness of patterns of behavior, such as alcohol abuse, allows for adaptation in social interactions, like not serving alcohol to an individual with such an issue.

◐Partially SupportedThe amygdala is a central hub for threat detection and is prone to context-dependent plasticity.

◐Partially SupportedHigh conflict personalities may overlap with borderline personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, or bipolar depression.

◐Partially SupportedOffering empathy, attention, or respect to a high-conflict individual can de-escalate the relationship.

◐Partially SupportedReasonable parents encourage children to manage relationships with the other parent by suggesting alternative explanations for perceived slights, rather than demonizing them.

◐Partially SupportedWhen conversing with high-conflict individuals, focus on thinking and doing rather than feelings.

◐Partially SupportedTeaching children flexible thinking, emotion management, and self-moderation is crucial for managing life's nuances, especially in high-conflict situations.

◐Partially SupportedIf unsure about ending a relationship, attending counseling is recommended, but if certain, it is better to clearly state the need for independence.

◐Partially SupportedHeed the body's signals, particularly when dealing with high-conflict personalities.