Battling a narcissist in court is not easy. There are some simple steps you can take, however, to make it more manageable. 1 – Document, document, document. Narcissists are pathological liars. They not only twist the truth, but they deliver untruths in such a way that it can be extremely convincing. This is why they […]
How Long Do Emotional Scars Last? Narcissistic Victim Syndrome
Narcissistic Victim Syndrome (NVS) is essentially a form of PTSD manifested as a result of narcissistic abuse. Symptoms include nightmares, flashbacks, avoidance, heightened reactivity, anxiety, panic, and depression. The devastating effects of NVS can last a long time. In counseling, most clients who are victims of narcissistic abuse are diagnosed with PTSD rather than NVS […]
How Common is Pathological Narcissism?: Crossing That Invisible Line
This is a tough one to measure, mainly because victims of narcissists rather than the narcissists themselves are much more likely to seek therapeutic treatment. Published estimates suggest less than 10 percent of males and females have crossed the line to narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), but the actual numbers are likely to be much, much […]
Why is Narcissistic Abuse So Bad, Anyway?
Why is narcissistic abuse so bad, anyway? What is it about victims of narcissistic abuse that make them so sensitive and determined to “out” their abusers? To those who haven’t been abused by narcissists, these seem like legitimate questions. But the outside perspective is, unfortunately, very limited. Those who have been abused by narcissists and […]
The Differences Between Healthy Narcissism and Pathological Narcissism
Everyone possesses narcissistic traits. To be completely un-narcissistic, in fact, is not healthy and related to a disorder termed “echoism” or “co-dependency”. So, what is healthy narcissism and when does this cross over to an unhealthy, or pathological, state? Healthy narcissism is possessing confidence, self-love, and independence. It means that one is comfortable in their […]
Should You Fear Narcissistic Retaliation?
The reaction of narcissists to insults and other slights, even simple truth-revealing sentiments, is so severe a special term was created to more accurately depict their response — narcissistic injury. This is not the typical reaction of someone who feels betrayed. Those without the disorder will likely stop talking to the person who’s slighted them, perhaps after […]