When you’re in a relationship with a pathological narcissist it may be extremely difficult to maintain close ties with your friends and family members. This is because your captor will stop at nothing to ensure total dependence, which includes complete isolation from the influence of others. It may also be difficult to seek advice from […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Differences Between Healthy Narcissism and Pathological Narcissism
Everyone possesses narcissistic traits. To be completely un-narcissistic, in fact, is not healthy and related to a disorder termed “echoism” or “co-dependency”. So, what is healthy narcissism and when does this cross over to an unhealthy, or pathological, state? Healthy narcissism is possessing confidence, self-love, and independence. It means that one is comfortable in their […]
Should You Fear Narcissistic Retaliation?
The reaction of narcissists to insults and other slights, even simple truth-revealing sentiments, is so severe a special term was created to more accurately depict their response — narcissistic injury. This is not the typical reaction of someone who feels betrayed. Those without the disorder will likely stop talking to the person who’s slighted them, perhaps after […]