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Title: Maladaptive Splitting
Post by: SheWonders on Feb 11, 2024
Hello! I’m wanting to understand maladaptive splitting and it’s link to the spread of cancer. Can anyone illuminate for me?


Title: Re: Maladaptive Splitting
Post by: bio_man on Feb 11, 2024
I've never heard of that before, can you explain the concept?


Title: Re: Maladaptive Splitting
Post by: bio_man on Feb 11, 2024
Maladaptive splitting refers to a defense mechanism where a person perceives others, or even aspects of themselves, as either all good or all bad, with no middle ground or shades of gray. I'm not sure how this relates to cancer?