Egodystonic

(adjective)

Thoughts and behaviors (dreams, impulses, compulsions, desires) that are in conflict, or dissonant, with a person's ideal self-image.

Related Terms

Examples of Egodystonic in the following topics:

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

    • The main difference between OCD and OCPD is that OCD is egodystonic, meaning that the disorder goes against the patient's self-concept.