Pathological narcissism, also termed subclinical narcissism or Narcissistic Personality Disorder, is largely misunderstood. This is because it’s a disorder that can go unrecognized or undiagnosed for a prolonged period of time. True NPD is a variant of psychopathy and is a serious condition that affects the welfare of everyone in the individual’s life. Because narcissists […]
What to Expect During Devalue and Discard
How far will pathological narcissists go in devalue and discard? Is there a certain threshold that, if reached, the narcissist will actually agree that enough is enough and finally leave a victim alone? The mind-numbing answer to this question is – it all depends. There are some factors that will influence a narcissist during these […]
Narcissistic Abuse: Identify and Escape
Narcissists don’t really love themselves, even though they do a good job of projecting self-love to the rest of the world. Instead of being driven by confidence, they act the way they do due to deep-seated internal shame. The self they project to others is an idealized version of their true identity. It’s the person […]
10 Early Red Flags You Need to Run – NOW!
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 […]
You’re Ready to Leave, Now What?
Let’s touch on the steps that should be taken to leave a narcissist once you’re certain you’ve spent enough time developing an escape plan. This means you’ve determined exactly when and how you plan to leave and have told those you can confide in without having to worry about your partner finding out. Sometimes this […]
The Wisdom to Know the Difference: Healing from Abuse
Narcissistic abuse can leave many lingering scars – not just physical, but emotional and mental. It can hinder potential future partnerships and relationships in general. These scars are difficult to undo. Healing takes time. Many survivors find solace in joining online and in-person support groups, confiding in trusted friends and family and just taking time […]