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sci55
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sci55 asked in Social SciencePsychology · 1 decade ago

Any psychologists/psych majors out there? I could use advice.?

I work with a woman who exhibits clear symptoms of bipolar disorder I (her supervisor has come to the same conclusion but legal issues have prevented him from getting her help..yet). Meanwhile, she has begun to imitate me in dress and manner. This woman doesn't like me - and she has made me a target for some time. Can someone explain the imitation? Is it malice? Is it jealousy? I'd like to understand.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Hard to say....but my guess is she is trying to be "like you"...this has happened with a social worker and her client whom I advise..her client was bi-polar. I had it happen to me once with an employee, who was "depressive". In both of the cases I am aware of they were identifying with us, wanted to be like us....it was a twisted admiration...and also a way of saying "if I am like you, you will see me as you and therefore won't harm me".....It's not malice nor jealousy, but definately "not logical". In both cases I shared the relationship was "immediately terminated".....be cautious...the social worker is now being stalked since she terminated her client....client is very verbally aggressive now, treating it almost like a "broken love relationship". Social worker now has police protection and court order of protection. Distance yourself from your employee. Have you talked to HR? They can deal with medical/psychological issues that you as a manager cannot.....good luck, and be safe (psychologist)

  • milici
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    Assalamualaykum. Mashallah - thats super. between the suitable emotions a Muslim can get is understanding they have guided somebody to the reality. Even i think crushed now LOL. If i became you i might commence of by capability of telling her how Islam got here approximately. Then pass directly to tell her relating to the existence of Muhammad (peace be upon him) and how Islam became presented at that factor. Then after tell her relating to the the different prophets of Islam (e.g. Moussa, Isa, Yusuf). additionally provide her books approximately Islam she would be able to income from. Inshallah Allah will instruction manual her to Islam - the only genuine faith. i will pray for her and optimistically each thing will artwork out inshallah :)

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