Signs/Symptoms of Passive-Aggressive Behavior
What are the signs and symptoms of passive-aggressive behavior?
Mayo Clinic psychiatrist Daniel Hall-Flavin, M.D., answers:
Passive-aggressive behavior is a pattern of expressing your negative feelings in an indirect and often obstructive way — instead of openly addressing them.
People who are passive-aggressive appear to comply with the requests of others. They may even seem enthusiastic about them. But they don’t perform the requested action on time or in a useful way. In other words, they use nonverbal behavior to express anger or resentment that they can’t express verbally. An example is showing up very late to a meeting that you didn’t really want to attend and then making up excuses for your lateness that deflect attention from the real reason you were late.
Although passive-aggressive behavior can be a feature of some psychiatric disorders, it is not considered a mental illness. Researchers are studying how to classify habitual and problematic behaviors such as passive-aggressiveness. If such behavior is troublesome or interferes with your relationships or daily activities, consult a therapist who can help you identify and change the behavior.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/passive-aggressive-behavior/AN01563
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Please help me, I am passive agressive and it is draining my family who loves me dearly.
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Marla McCaskill
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Thank you for visiting, unfortunately, I am not a professional, only a survivor of mental illness seeking answers to many questions such as you. I suggest you contact your local mental health assoc, or a psychiatrist or therapist in your area. Also, the links at the side may be of some help to.
Best of luck and take care.