ecause any loss of control on the narcissist’s part means those in his intimate space will be targeted, victims tend to believe it is less dangerous to try and maintain order.
Pathological Narcissism & Loss of Control
A common narcissistic response to stress and a loss of control is to redirect the lost control to the victim, becoming more abusive than ever before.
Lost Control: Anxiety & Mood Swings
Mood disorders and anxiety are common manifestations of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Control Only What You Can…Release the Rest
People, by nature, like to feel in control. Yet, the world is largely uncontrollable.. Control only what you can and let go of the rest.
Compartmentalizing Each Piece of Self to Focus on Healing
In those quiet moments in which we are practicing mindful thinking, sometimes it helps to focus on each area of self that needs attention – really focus and actively listen to anything distressing, so we can figure out how to correct it or, at the very least, make peace with it. One way in which […]
Victims Beware The Skilled Manipulator! 8 Common Tactics of Narcissists
To say that narcissists are skilled manipulators is an understatement. Pathological narcissism, at its highest level along the spectrum, borders sociopathy and psychopathy. We’re talking about individuals who possess zero empathy toward their victims or to anyone or anything else in general, to the point that they don’t even flinch when gut-wrenching topics such as […]