The #1 Emotion Driving a Narcissist’s Mean Streak
A defining feature of narcissism is the ability to create a false positive persona. We refer to it as the False Self, which arises from a narcissist’s inclination to live…
Continue readingA defining feature of narcissism is the ability to create a false positive persona. We refer to it as the False Self, which arises from a narcissist’s inclination to live…
Continue readingDr. C’s note: Recently, I asked the members of Team Healthy, via my YouTube channel, to offer their ideas about a non-narcissistic life. As usual, I was impressed by the…
Continue readingCovert narcissists have a special way of bonding with you that can feel normal…at first. They are masters of deception in the sense that they can create initial positive impressions,…
Continue readingWould you consider the narcissists in your life as flexible, agreeable, and easy to please? Ok, that was a trick question since you already know the answer is no. People…
Continue readingWhen you have an ongoing relationship with a person who is persistently narcissistic, it is only natural that you want to confront that individual with the hope that healthy adjustments…
Continue readingNarcissists do not always show the full extent of their pathology in the early stages of a relationship. They can seem pleasant, easy-going, supportive, and receptive…at least for a while….
Continue readingNarcissists are masters of disguise, and this is especially true of covert narcissists who can go a long time before the fullness of their pathology is revealed. True to the…
Continue readingIn this episode, Dr. C is joined by Dr. David Hawkins of Seattle, Washington, who discusses his work with men and women trying to heal from narcissistic abuse. Dr. Hawkins…
Continue readingOne of the most common reactions you can have after pulling away from a narcissistic person is the “Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda” game. You know…the second guessing of yourself about how…
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