Do you know a person maybe a family member, relatives, or a friend who live under great pressure and demand much of themselves and others? In a working place, perhaps in office, have you seen your friend constantly sitting on the edge of his seat and moving about? If your answer to the questions above is yes, you are witnessing a particular behavior seen in people with Type A behavior pattern. Many Type A people are workaholics, continually striving to get more done in less time. Research suggest that people with Type A behavior are also characterized by high level of competitiveness and ambition, which can foster aggressiveness and hostility when things get in their way. In contrast, people labeled Type B shows the opposite pattern of patience, serenity, and lack of time urgency.
Many large-scale studies suggest that Type A persons are doubled the vulnerability to heart disease, and other physical risk factors such as obesity and smoking. However, Type A person’s fast-paced, time conscious lifestyle and high ambition are not the culprits in their being vulnerable to heart disease. Ruther, studies suggest that the crucial component is the negative emotions, particularly anger. Type A people are cynical hostile marked by suspiciousness, resentment, distrust, frequent anger, and antagonism. These type of behaviors are likely to alienate others, produce interpersonal stress and conflict, and reduce the amount of social support the person receives. Obviously, the Type A behavior pattern virtually guarantees that they will encounter many stressful situations, such as time pressures of their own making and frustration that anger them.
DID YOU KNOW?
Studies of the hard-driving Type A behavior pattern have shown that the most damaging aspect is the negative emotions, particularly anger and hostility, that these people experience.
BE WARNED!
Being astute or at least having knowledge in person’s behavior (esp. psychological disorders) requires skills on how to handle their difficult behavior. For example, consider how you might react if you were told that your boss is a narcissistic or a Type A person or a pedophile. This would influence indeed your perceptions and interactions with that person, whether or not the label was accurate. Therefore, it is helpful to suggest you research how to manage difficult conversation or handle difficult people.
OTHERS
Many people with psychological disorders do not seek treatment because of the stigma attached to “mental illness.” Even though people with psychological disorders typically distressing to the person or to others and are maladaptive, yet they are not “crazy” as you probably thinking. They are also humans that need the most help. So in this case, I am so happy to suggest this website www.jw.org and it is free. This site is not only successful in discussing and proving what does the Bible really teach but also in helping people to cope in today’s problems and stress using the Bible. For example, an article that tackles burnout and other related physical and emotional problem. So search and enjoy. See also my article Blood and Catastrophe: A short story of my life in relation to psychology and Scripture
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