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Podcast: Psychologists Off the Clock
Episode: 108. Is Your Self-Control Out of Control? Radically Open DBT with Hope Arnold (part 1)
Description: Are you good at doing things right, following the rules, and controlling your emotions? Maybe a little too good?
Having some degree of self-control, emotional regulation, and willpower can be useful in a lot of ways! But having too much self-control has some downsides. Many people who have an Overcontrolled style of coping look like they have it all together on the outside, but in reality, they don't feel like they do, and their suffering often goes unnoticed. Focusing too much on doing everything “right” can lead to rigidity, perfectionism, and loneliness, making it hard to connect with others and enjo...