Some days I listen to my preschooler and swear he is a reincarnated old soul. The things he says just stick with me. They make me really think, cause me to stop for a moment in the busy day-to-day of this life and actually reconsider some my own worldviews. There is something about reverting to […]
Are You Dealing With A Cluster B?: Spotting Dangerous Disorders
“Cluster B” behavioral disorders as defined by the American Psychological Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) include narcissistic, antisocial, borderline and antisocial personality disorders. Each of these are characterized primarily by overly dramatic, emotional, and often unpredictable behavior, and they can overlap, making for an especially dangerous combination. Let’s take a look […]
Hey Empaths, Don’t Try to Fix the Narcissist: Focus on Yourself
Don’t waste your time trying to “fix” a narcissist. Individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) simply cannot be fixed. They developed certain personality traits early on in life and these stuck. All too often, empaths and codependents attempt to fix narcissists or change them for the better. Not only does this waste the time and […]
Our Journey Shouldn’t Be Hurried: Healing from Narcissistic Abuse
Those who have experienced narcissistic abuse and were lucky enough to escape physically will likely remain trapped mentally and emotionally for a significant length of time following the relationship. I have heard it takes half the amount of time spent in a relationship to get over an ex once you’re out. I don’t necessarily agree […]
5 Classic Traits of Introverted Narcissists
Introverted, or covert, narcissism is initially more difficult to spot than its extroverted counterpart. However, the introvert and extrovert hold the same internal feelings about themselves and the world around them, and they hold similar traits. They just present differently. An extroverted, or overt, narcissist is what most individuals envision when they hear the term […]
Fair Enough. Who’s afraid of the big, bad malignant narcissist?
We all should be. Malignant narcissism is an especially lethal combination of two very dangerous Cluster B personality disorders wrapped into one – narcissistic (NPD) and antisocial (ASPD) personality disorders – with just a hint of psychopathy sprinkled in. Cluster B personality disorders include antisocial, narcissistic, histrionic, and borderline disorders, which are all characterized by […]