Narcissistic personality disorder has become a controversial condition, mainly because it is often misunderstood. It has also been stigmatized as a personal choice of behavior, which it is not. People with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) are often viewed as selfish,…
Feeling affection may seem like a dream come true — until you realize it may be love bombing, a common tactic used by people with narcissism. It’s natural to want your partner to show affection. Small reminders that you are…
Is someone in your life a true narcissist, or simply self-obsessed? Watch for these initial signs of narcissism to tell the difference. It’s all about them – what they want, how amazing they are, and how jealous others are of…
Have you ever felt like a target in someone else’s game? Recognizing manipulative tactics can help you create boundaries with people with a narcissistic personality. Maybe you’re not sure if someone with a narcissistic personality has played games with you.…
Vengeful personality. Revenge plan. Lack of remorse and empathy. This is how narcissistic personality disorder is often and inaccurately portrayed in popular culture. Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a highly stigmatized and misunderstood condition, and is never a personal choice.…
Having a close relationship with someone with narcissistic personality disorder can be frustrating. It can also be really painful sometimes. As a mental health condition, narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) may present differently in each person. Some people may experience less…
Narcissists may play the victim if they think they gain something from making you feel guilty. Their tendency to use manipulative tactics is one of the formal symptoms of a narcissistic personality. Have you ever played the victim? If so,…
People with narcissism are not inherently bad people. But it can be tough yet. Here are red flags to look for. You’ve recently started dating a charming and confident person, but you’re starting to notice a shallow and selfish side.…
As a personality trait, narcissism can be overt or covert, hostile, cultish, or malignant. As a mental health condition, there is only one diagnosis. When you look at narcissism as a trait in terms of how it affects your daily…
Psychologists and relationship experts offer insights into behaviors that reveal a narcissistic mother.The narcissistic mother often feels entitled, manipulates and belittles others, and lacks empathy. You may be exposed to abuse and volatile behavior from her. And you feel like…
