a clinical narcissist comes back to the way that individual was treated as a child. Specifically, the relationship with the child’s mother seems to be particularly important.
The Development of Narcissistic Victim Syndrome (NVS)
Whether you are concerned about yourself or a friend or family member, it’s helpful to understand what narcissistic victim syndrome can look like in the real world.
10 Ways Narcissists ‘Love Bomb’ Their Victims
If you are concerned about narcissistic abuse, watch for a pattern of behavior that seems over the top and beyond what would be expected in a healthy, stable relationship. If a pattern is identified, this could be a red flag telling you to run!
What Makes a Narcissist Tick & What it Takes to Manage NPD
A narcissist works hard to ensure that their true self doesn’t get exposed. Their impulsive and volatile actions are in a sense ‘masked’ until they no longer can be. That’s where dysfunctional and inappropriate behaviors start to come into play.
Post-Traumatic Stress and Borderline Personality Disorder are Eerily Interrelated
There is growing evidence that those who experience trauma are at an increased risk of developing borderline personality disorder (BPD). Unfortunately, the association between the two has long been left unacknowledged. However, in recent years, some clinicians have expressed an interest in adding BPD to the list of trauma-spectrum disorders. This might induce some panic […]
Toxic Relationships: Stop Justifying Away Emotional Hell and Heartbreak
So, how do you know that a relationship has become toxic? How much is enough? When should you walk away? Everyone is different. Every situation is different. Everyone has a unique set of values, morals, ideologies and a certain tolerance threshold that makes up one’s individual identity. Therefore, in considering when it’s appropriate to leave […]