Here are the top ten early red flags you are in the relationship with a narcissist and need to run – fast. You’re always wrong. The way you fold the clothes, make a bed, load the dishwasher, your political views, religious views. It doesn’t matter what it is – you just can’t win. You’re in […]
The Role of a Traumatic Childhood in Pathological Narcissism
Have narcissists been traumatized more so than others in their childhood? Or, are they just especially sensitive to trauma? What causes some to move past the trauma while others seem to remain stuck indefinitely? There are all kinds of different things that can happen to us as children which induce trauma. Abuse, neglect, having a […]
A Next Generation of Narcissists? Not If We Can Help It
It’s fairly common nowadays to hear “We live in a ‘me’ world.” Western society’s egocentric, I’ll help myself, thank you very much, mentality is flourishing now more than ever, especially with the interconnectedness of the internet and the media’s insatiable desire to portray the leader of the free world as a pathological narcissist. Has this […]
Preparing for Battle: Facing Off Against a Narcissist in Court
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 […]
You Blinked and had a Ring on your Finger: Why Narcissists are Serial Kil…Marriers
Narcissists, on their own, are deficient. At least, they believe they are. Often, these individuals have felt this way since a very young age due to abuse and neglect. Even “overlove” is a form of abuse. Narcissists who had been made to feel special or superior to others at a young age will carry with […]