In our last post, we discussed the signs that Elliot Rodger has Narcissistic Personality Disorder, according to the DSM-5 criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Researchers estimate that 1% of the general population suffers from Narcissistic Personality Disorder in their lifetime.…
Do Narcissists Exist? Those who have dealt with a narcissistic ex-husband or been hurt by a narcissistic business partner know deep down that such people are alive and well. Think of someone difficult, selfish, self-promoting, who claims to think of…
Key Points Narcissistic Personality Disorder is a severe mental illness rooted in attachment trauma and emotional dissociation.The narcissist’s inner psyche involves a complex interplay of developmental deficits and defensive compensations.A deeper understanding of narcissistic patterns is needed to identify the…
Last winter, a friend told me she was considering divorce. “I really think my husband is a narcissist,” she said. Recently, over brunch, an acquaintance explained his family dynamics to me: “My aunt is so narcissistic, we don’t know why…
Over the past few months, we’ve heard the word “narcissist” used repeatedly by news anchors and experts to describe Donald Trump. But what exactly is a narcissist? After reading the following, we hope you can determine whether those in the…
A broken heart can feel like the end of the world. It’s a pain that seeps into every aspect of your life, making everything seem a little less bright. But what if I told you that there are ways to…
Descriptive terms used when talking about criminals refer to them as aggressive, deceitful, and lawbreaking. In the mental health field, diagnostic labels change, but human nature remains the same. In the past, psychopathy, sociopathy, and antisocial personality disorder were often…
So, you’ve decided to open your heart and have fallen in love with someone who makes you feel dizzy and your heart flutters. You’ve been in a relationship that initially made you feel happy… but now you’re feeling drained and…
Remember that time your friend was dating that person you hated so much? You could tell from a mile away that this partner was manipulative and conniving, but nothing was convincing your best friend. Instead of listening to your advice,…
The types of relationships we enter into have a huge impact on our health – emotionally, mentally, and sometimes even physically. A good, healthy relationship is one of intimacy. It helps you grow, enables you to learn more about yourself…
