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Posted by Nirvana707
My age 24. *Excited*
You got the "Hypochondria" card.

hypochondria: a persistent conviction that one is seriously ill: fixation on imaginary physical ailments

characterized by: preoccupation with the workings of the body, scheduling too many doctor's appointments, excess hand-sanitizier use, inability to control related anxiety.

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Posted by goligold
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The card you got is "Passive-aggressive"

passive aggressive : behavior that is covertly hostile but overtly agreeable : pervasive quality of negativity masked by passive resistance with anger always lurking beneath the surface

characterized by: phrases such as "Whatever you want" or "I don't want to be any trouble" : small acts of sabotage that contradict stated complacence, procrastination: sullen, pouty, scornful demeanor: disavowal of or refusal to state real preferences, desires, needs, feelings

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Posted by backtokemet
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The card you got is "Compartmentalization"

compartmentalization: the unconscious separation, isolation, and categorization of particular thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, a mechanism to protect from the anxiety of internal inconsistency

characterized by: incongruity in thoughts and/or behavior, dishonesty, inability to associate related experiences, assertions of bizarre connections between incidents that have little in common

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Posted by CancerOnTheCusp
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The card you got is "Self-awareness"

self-awareness: a relatively objective, flexible, open, and accepting sense of oneself: an ongoing process of learning and exploring one's own internal aspects, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors

characterized by: lack of defensiveness, capacity to admit culpability or wrongdoing, insight into self and others, receptivity to truth, participation in psychotherapy

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The card you got is "Self-awareness"

self-awareness: a relatively objective, flexible, open, and accepting sense of oneself: an ongoing process of learning and exploring one's own internal aspects, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors

characterized by: lack of defensiveness, capacity to admit culpability or wrongdoing, insight into self and others, receptivity to truth, participation in psychotherapy

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Posted by tiziani
5 please
You got the "Empathy" card.

empathy: the capacity to understand and enter into another person's emotions or perspective : distingueshed from Sympathy as feeling with rather than feeling for

characterized by:

lack of empathy: disregard for some or all emotions, narcissism, limited life experience, dichotomous thinking, callousness

excess of empathy: quality of "having no skin", tendency to feel everybody's pain, hypersensitivity.

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Posted by starlover
Oh right 😄


I still want number 7


Thanks!
You got the "Psychosomatic" card.

psychosomatic: of or relating to a physical condition caused or aggravated by mental or emotional stressors such as internal conflict or anxiety

characterized by: obsession with Internet diagnoses, ignoring emotional issues, disdain for therapy, misuse of medicine, habitual ibuprofen consumption

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Posted by RainDancer
36 merci beaucoup 🙂
The card you got is "Dichotomous thinking"

dichotomous thinking: the practice of viewing situations, people, emotions or thoughts in black-and-white terms, as all or nothing, good or bad

characterized by: extreme activity swings, true-believer syndrome, binge dieting, inability to compromise or forgive, shame, self-loathing, short-term relationships, cluelessness.

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Posted by femmefatale
Number 8 for me, please.
You got the "Coping mechanism" card.

coping mechanism: leaned techniques which enable the individual to navigate emotionally stressful situations and maintain internal consistency while adjusting to a particular environment

characterized by: unvarying behavior in varying circumstances, childlike shutdown during tough times, odd but consistent reactions to certain situations, inability to handle emergencies

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Posted by Impulsv
7
You got the "Alienation" card.

alienation : the sensation of estrangement or separation from others, of not belonging in groups, of being different or misunderstood

characterized by: sadness, depression, pouting, bad music, lip or attitude, rule breaking, social isolation, relocation to large cities or remote shacks, shoulder chips, separation from real or deeper self

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Posted by justagirl
Okay okay my real number is always 5 🙂 it's my lucky number!
You got the "Neurosis" card.

neurosis: a relatively mild psychological or mental disorder arising from unconscious, anxiety-inducing conflicts : this ansiety leads to the use of defense mechanism, which ultimately produce the distressing neurotic symptoms

characterized by: constant and irrational worry or fear, estrangement from the self, depression, hypochondria, histrionics, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, Jewish upbringing

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Posted by BlackMamba
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You got the "Symbiosis" card.

symbiosis: any relationship between individuals where interdependencies exist: a mutually reinforcing scenario between individuals who both need and are gratified by each other, sometimes to the point of unhealthy fusion

characterized by: complementarity, codependence, back-scratching, resistance to individuation or separation.

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Posted by VivaciousScorpio
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The card you got is "Transference"

transference: the unconscious displacement of feelings and attitudes from one person to another, especially the reassignment of dynamics from formatively significant figures (parents, caretakers) to contemporary relations (love interests, therapists)

characterized by: resentments inconsistent with current relationships, unsubstantiated assumptions about others' judgments, childlike dependencies, Oedipus complex

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Posted by KiKiBerry
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The card you got was "Inferiority complex"

inferiority complex: a collection of repressed fears and resentments associated with inferiority, resulting in unresolved feelings of inadequacy, insecurity, and self-criticism, esp. in comparison with others

characterized by: overcompensation, acting out, withdrawal, insecurity, timidity, pessimism, depression, tendency to be impelled by external rather than interal motivations, "Woe is me" syndrome

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Hmph "Woe is me"-depression has been my attitude the last week or so...
Than you D & cards for affirming I obviously need to get my life :-/
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Posted by justagirl
Okay okay my real number is always 5 🙂 it's my lucky number!
You got the "Neurosis" card.

neurosis: a relatively mild psychological or mental disorder arising from unconscious, anxiety-inducing conflicts : this ansiety leads to the use of defense mechanism, which ultimately produce the distressing neurotic symptoms

characterized by: constant and irrational worry or fear, estrangement from the self, depression, hypochondria, histrionics, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, Jewish upbringing

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You of all people understand how fitting this is at the moment 😐
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Posted by thisismylife2015
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The card you got was "Affirmation"

affirmation: approval of another person's statements, knowledge, or insight, expressed in order to encourage motivation or self-confidence : aphorisms, rhymes, or cursive phrases designed to heal via inner repetition

characterized by: false cheer, statements of the obvious, patronization : embroidery, calligraphy, bumper stickers, talk shows, refrigerator magnets

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Posted by Soul
I pick my lucky number.

13
The card you got was "Denial"

denial: a defense mechanism that allows a person to ignore or forget certain information in order to avoid conscious awareness of painful or unacceptable thoughts, feelings, desires, or aspects of reality

characterized by: inconsistencies in self-representation, guilt, shame, self-punitive behavior, externalization, dishonesty, overcompensation, defensiveness, rivers in Egypt

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Posted by MlleFisk
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The card you got was "Unconscious"

unconscious: the part of the mind that is only rarely subject to awareness, containing repressed instincts, memories, wishes, ideas and images too anxiety-inducing to be introduced into consciousness

characterized by: Freudian slips, meaningful dreams, dissociated acts, seemingly inexplicable conclusions, psychotherapeutic revelations

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Posted by Curiousram
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You got the "Boundaries" card.

boundaries: personal limits that modulate in relation to levels of intimacy: organizing principles for physical and psychological participation within a system: described as rigid, flexible, diffused, open, or closed

characterized by:

lax boundaries: oversharing, inappropriate emotional displays, getting to know others too quickly

impermeable boundaries: closed and defended or false public self, hypersensitivity, fear of intimacy

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Posted by Mystik_Enigma
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The card you got is "Compartmentalization"

compartmentalization: the unconscious separation, isolation, and categorization of particular thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, a mechanism to protect from the anxiety of internal inconsistency

characterized by: incongruity in thoughts and/or behavior, dishonesty, inability to associate related experiences, assertions of bizarre connections between incidents that have little in common

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Posted by cheekyfaerie
35, when ya get around to it. 🙂
The card you got is "Family Myth

family myth: an explanation and justification of family members' roles, self-images, and shared consensual experience

characterized by: sibling rivalries, parent-child conflict, strained family portraits, awkward reunions, silent dinnertimes, spontaneous heart-to-hearts at weddings

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Posted by Nevermore
My mind pops up "37" for some odd reason..
The card you got is "Rationalization"

rationalization: a defense mechanism in which an individual unconsciously finds plausible explanations to justify unreasonable or intolerable behavior or feelings, thereby concealing true motivations

characterized by: defensive indignation, misrepresentation, self-righteousness, storytelling, lack of self-awareness, inability to accept ignoble parts of self, guilt

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Posted by wecarealot
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You got the "Psychosomatic" card.

psychosomatic: of or relating to a physical condition caused or aggravated by mental or emotional stressors such as internal conflict or anxiety

characterized by: obsession with Internet diagnoses, ignoring emotional issues, disdain for therapy, misuse of medicine, habitual ibuprofen consumption

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Posted by shellshocker
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The card you got is "Narcissism"

narcissism: from the Greek myth of Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection, narcissism is an excessive preoccupation with oneself to the exclusion of others

characterized by:

a) sense of entitlement, drive to unattainable self-perfection, impaired capacities for concern, empathy, love

b) obsessive self-critique, fixation with one's flaws, self-blame for all outcomes (pessimism omnipotence)

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Posted by Gooober
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The card you got is "Passive-aggressive"

passive aggressive : behavior that is covertly hostile but overtly agreeable : pervasive quality of negativity masked by passive resistance with anger always lurking beneath the surface

characterized by: phrases such as "Whatever you want" or "I don't want to be any trouble" : small acts of sabotage that contradict stated complacence, procrastination: sullen, pouty, scornful demeanor: disavowal of or refusal to state real preferences, desires, needs, feelings

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Posted by shellshocker
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The card you got is "Narcissism"

narcissism: from the Greek myth of Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection, narcissism is an excessive preoccupation with oneself to the exclusion of others

characterized by:

a) sense of entitlement, drive to unattainable self-perfection, impaired capacities for concern, empathy, love

b) obsessive self-critique, fixation with one's flaws, self-blame for all outcomes (pessimism omnipotence)

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I think I'm the only one to get this card yet. I am awesome!!!!

Thx!
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Posted by BlackMamba
I feel like a 4 today. So 4.
The card you got is "Repression"

repression: an unconscious, involuntary defense mechanism which expels unacceptable thoughts, fantasies, memories or impulses from consciousness, in order to protect the individual from that which might cause anxiety, pain, or guilt.

characterized by: inability to satisfy pleasure instincts or access emotion, frigidity, unfulfilled longings, lack of self-knowledge, uptightness, fear of cutting loose

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The card you got is "Narcissism"

narcissism: from the Greek myth of Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection, narcissism is an excessive preoccupation with oneself to the exclusion of others

characterized by:

a) sense of entitlement, drive to unattainable self-perfection, impaired capacities for concern, empathy, love

b) obsessive self-critique, fixation with one's flaws, self-blame for all outcomes (pessimism omnipotence)

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I think I'm the only one to get this card yet. I am awesome!!!!

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Ahaha the sense of irony with getting narcissism and adding "I'm the only one to get this card"

You loony Cancer.
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Posted by munchykin
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The card you got was "Inferiority complex"

inferiority complex: a collection of repressed fears and resentments associated with inferiority, resulting in unresolved feelings of inadequacy, insecurity, and self-criticism, esp. in comparison with others

characterized by: overcompensation, acting out, withdrawal, insecurity, timidity, pessimism, depression, tendency to be impelled by external rather than interal motivations, "Woe is me" syndrome

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Posted by Vanish
33 please 🙂 or 6. You choose depending on whether you believe in the numerology life path master numbers.
The cards you got were "Abandonment" and "Transference"

1) abandonment: early desertion or rejection by a primary caregiver or attachment object, resulting in an irrational fear of being left, excluded or unloved

characterized by: disproportionate reaction to inconsequential departures, fear of intimacy, desire for constant closeness and reassurance, temper tantrums, crying, jealousy

2) transference: the unconscious displacement of feelings and attitudes from one person to another, especially the reassignment of dynamics from formatively significant figures (parents, caretakers) to contemporary relations (love interests, therapists)

characterized by: resentments inconsistent with current relationships, unsubstantiated assumptions about others' judgments, childlike dependencies, Oedipus complex

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Posted by RainDancer
Can I pick another?

If yes, I chose 22
The card you got was "Transference"

transference: the unconscious displacement of feelings and attitudes from one person to another, especially the reassignment of dynamics from formatively significant figures (parents, caretakers) to contemporary relations (love interests, therapists)

characterized by: resentments inconsistent with current relationships, unsubstantiated assumptions about others' judgments, childlike dependencies, Oedipus complex

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