the ones who failed to become narcissists Despite having an ostensibly powerful personality, narcissists lack a core self. Their self-image and thinking and conduct are other-oriented in order to protect and confirm their self-esteem and fragile, broken self. Narcissism has codependent basic features of denial, control, shame, dependency… Read More »Codependency
wear the shield my dear A narcissist is too self-absorbed. They need admiration, attention, and have a hard time taking criticism or disappointments. Narcissists are skeptical and cynical. They are often arrogant, cunning, and domineering. Being linked to, working with, or dating a narcissist is a difficult situation.… Read More »Grey rock
the ultimate tool you will have to use No contact rule is a tactic in order to break relations with a narcissist, psychopath or other emotional manipulator. As the name says, it is about eliminating all sorts of contact with the emotional manipulator and severing all links with… Read More »No contact
the true death of the narcissist What is mortification? Mortification is a psychological concept that refers to the feeling of shame, embarrassment, or disgrace that results from being exposed or humiliated. In the context of narcissism, mortification can occur when the narcissistic individual’s grandiose and inflated sense of… Read More »Mortification
now you can spot them Narcissistic rage is a reaction to feeling that one’s sense of self has been injured or threatened in some way. It is a type of anger that is typically associated with individuals who have a narcissistic personality disorder. In situations where a person… Read More »Narcissistic Rage
The nightmare of the narcissist We all were criticized, some more than others, and individuals reacted differently. A narcissist’s grief runs deeper and wider than virtually anybody else’s. And, contrary to popular belief, narcissists are more sensitive than the rest of us. Freud was the first to recognize… Read More »Narcissistic Injury
Narcissism is a personality trait characterized by an excessive sense of self-importance, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy. It is not uncommon for people to exhibit some narcissistic traits, but a true narcissist will have a pervasive pattern of these traits that significantly affects their… Read More »When the narcissist gets older…
When a narcissist is exposed, they may react in a number of different ways. Some common reactions to being exposed include denial, deflecting blame onto others, or trying to manipulate the situation to their advantage. They may also become angry or aggressive in order to try to protect… Read More »What narcissist does when exposed
It is not hard to understand why children of narcissistic parents commonly get complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) (CPTSD). These youngsters are exposed to recurrent and horrible maltreatment at the hands of persons they should be able to trust on for their care. CPTSD occurs as a reaction… Read More »Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Similarities BPD and NPD share many traits and behaviors. Personality disorders are characterized by rigid thinking, acting, and behaving. Both will use defensive mechanisms to safeguard their self from mental and emotional suffering. As a result, individuals have issues in critical areas of their lives. 1 Among the… Read More »Narcissistic Personality Disorder vs Borderline Personality Disorder