Most people encounter a difficult person and call them “crazy” or “terrible,” but there are actually medical terms that therapists use to describe them. If someone shows a pattern of difficult and frustrating behavior over time, there is a good…
A narcissist is usually very charming and highly intelligent, which makes it difficult to detect narcissistic mind games. Narcissists promise you the sun, moon, and stars. They know how to push your buttons in such a way that they “trap…
Gaslighting is a form of manipulation through the use of extreme brainwashing and bullying. For victims of gaslighting, coming up with the tools and knowledge to stop gaslighting can be difficult if not downright impossible. According to Love and Universe…
Recently, an increasing number of books, articles, blogs, YouTube videos, and social networking sites have focused on narcissistic victim syndrome. As with most newly recognized and understood psychological or relational phenomena, descriptive and diagnostic data must be developed so that…
I had no empathy or ability to feel anything but my own needs and desires. I grew up in a physically and sexually violent and traumatic family starting at a very young age. As a result, as a child, I…
Growing up in a family with siblings can be a lot of fun. When you have siblings, you are never alone, you will always have someone to play with, share things with, and talk to. However, when your toxic sibling…
The term “narcissist” is used loosely and frequently, without necessarily knowing whether or not the person fits the correct definition. In fact, narcissists, or people with narcissistic personality disorder, are everywhere and their numbers are on the rise. Related: I…
In an issue of the journal Personality and Individual Differences, a study was published that confirms what we’ve all suspected: Internet trolls are terrible people. Let’s start by setting our definitions straight. They are both similar, but they have their…
Disclaimer: I am not a mental health professional and cannot diagnose mental health disorders, such as narcissistic personality disorder. This list is not exhaustive and should not be used to diagnose or treat anyone. This is just a guide using…
When you’re scrolling through your Facebook news feed, what are you really looking at? Related: To My Narcissistic Psychopathic Mother, I Am “The Face That Understands Her” While many of us are ostensibly there for updates, others come and stay…
