Sometimes, when we’re finally alone with our thoughts at the end of an exhausting day, they start to wander to things that are important but have been perhaps brushed aside for more immediate daily concerns. We lose the ability to visit these thoughts in the chaos of our busy schedules, and we stir up deeper […]
Narcissistic Needs: The Narcissist’s Insatiable Quest for Power
Power is addicting to narcissists. This is often because, in their early years, they were either given too much or too little control over their lives. Either they were overly loved or neglected, but either way, they did not receive an adequate, healthy amount of love, attention, and support. As they carry these wounds into […]
The More We Know, The More We Grow: Leaving for Good
It goes without saying, perhaps, that abuse is difficult to talk about. Those that suffer behind closed doors oftentimes never voice their pain to others unless, or until, they were forced to. With narcissistic abuse, usually this occurs well into devalue, just prior to discard. The victim may have long been planning to leave, believes […]
The Narcissist In Us All: Healthy vs. Unhealthy Narcissism and Co-dependence
Narcissism should not be confused with confidence, although it often is. This is because narcissism is a spectrum disorder ranging from completely healthy to completely unhealthy. There’s a fine line between being self-assured and downright arrogant. Examples of healthy narcissism might include feeling accomplished, well-liked or able. These are all healthy emotions, and it’s important […]
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 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 […]