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UDK:316.64
National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek
faculty of social sciences, psychology (by types of activity)
direction 1st year master
Qodirova Ozodaxon Musajon qizi
Phone number: 936463286
Abstract
Growing up in a dysfunctional family can leave you emotionally scarred
and set you up for a lifetime of issues. Not all dysfunctional families are the
same though, and each type can create specific problems that carry on into
adulthood.This article shows types of dysfunctional family.
Key words:
the substance abuse family, the conflict-driven family,
The violent family ,the authoritarian family, the emotionally detached family
Introduction
Over 8 million children under the age of 18 live with a parent who has
a substance use disorder, according to research in
. When one or more parents abuse drugs or alcohol, it can lead to chaotic
family life. Children of alcoholics or drug addicts may not have their basic
needs met. The addicted parent may forget to pick up the kids from school,
neglect to fix lunch or dinner, and skip important health checks. Unreliable
and inconsistent parenting causes children to feel insecure and leads to issues
with trust and pent-up anger that may linger for decades.Living in constant
fear, being blamed for problems the parent creates and feeling ashamed impact
the ability to form healthy relationships later on in life. Children of
alcoholics are prone to develop overactivity in the amygdala, the brain’s fear
center, and can contribute to mental health conditions, such as anxiety, post-
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depression. And research in
shows they are at heightened risk of developing substance
use disorders.
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Is your family life filled with heated arguments, hurtful disputes, and long-
running feuds? When family members are constantly picking fights or pressing
each other’s buttons to create conflict, it creates a highly stressful
environment. When one family member feels threatened, they may retaliate
with even more hateful actions. It doesn’t really matter what the conflicts are
about—money, personal style, where to go to dinner, or what to watch on TV—
it’s the inability to communicate and resolve issues peacefully that causes
lasting damage. Children in conflict-oriented families often develop stress
disorders and have trouble with attachment.
Methods
Whichever form of family dysfunction affects your home life, understand
that you can overcome these issues. You don’t need to let them ruin your life.
Here are some powerful steps that can help you heal from a dysfunctional
upbringing.
Adopt brain
Even if your brain bears the emotional scars
of childhood abuse, you can improve your brain function, which will
enhance every area of your life.
Find a support
network. If your family unit isn’t there for you, find
friends, a church group, a support group, or a therapist who can be a good
listener and be there for you when you need help.
Work on relationship
Even though you didn’t grow up with
healthy relationships, you can learn to develop strong bonds with others.
Stop being
a victim
.
When you are a victim, you are powerless to change
anything. Only when you take responsibility for your own behaviors can
you gain the power to make changes.
Results
A dysfunctional family is when there exist unfavourable behaviours between
family members, such as a lack of empathy, and unhealthy interactions between
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parents and their children. If left unacknowledged, symptoms of schizophrenia
(such as paranoia and delusions) may emerge.
Family dysfunctions aid in the development and maintenance of schizophrenia,
and often contribute to relapses after treatment.
The ‘schizophrenogenic mother’ is a term used to describe common traits in a
patient’s parents, namely characteristics such as being cold and uncaring,
suspicious, hostile, and controlling.
The Double Bind Theory was coined by Bateson et al. (1956) to describe the
contradictory messages children with schizophrenia received from their parents.
These were shown to correlate with the development and symptoms of
schizophrenia.
Expressed Emotions (EE) is a style of communication that can increase the
likelihood of schizophrenic patients relapsing into their behaviours after receiving
treatment, and it is marked by high levels of hostility and criticism within the
household.
Discussion
Recognizing that you grew up in a dysfunctional family is an important first step,
but just acknowledging this truth is not enough to stop the pattern. You can work with
a licensed mental healthcare provider or join a support group to help you work through
any unresolved trauma related to your upbringing.Therapy can also teach you how to
use healthy coping skills to regulate uncomfortable emotions rather than develop
addictions or destructive behaviors. A mental healthcare provider can also help you set
boundaries, which you will need if you are still in regular contact with your
dysfunctional family members. Simply doing the opposite of what your caregivers did
can create new and unforeseen problems for your children,
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so if you’d like to pursue
parenthood, make sure the decision is an informed and intentional one.By planning to
become a parent, addressing your past trauma, and developing healthy coping skills,
you’ll be in a much better position to form secure attachments with your children and
guide them into a healthy adulthood.
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