Partly in response to social and political pressure, the notion of masochistic character has disappeared from the manual altogether, even though the behavior is a source of considerable suffering and a legitimate target for treatment.
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    Absolutely. Possible pay offs...behavior: predictability, control, comfort…
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    Sabotaging Success, but...End? (New York Times)
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    pleasure” are very scary people. Believe...me, I’ve met one such person; if you do too,...
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    jesus. talk about being on fucking point. I’ve always had a problem with beating myself up, believing that I’m to blame...
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