In popular culture, the term “narcissism” is thrown around quite loosely, usually referring to vanity and preoccupation with oneself. This reduces narcissism to a common trait that everyone possesses and downplays the symptoms displayed by people with the actual disorder.…
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…
How can you love a narcissist without losing yourself? Is it possible to have a successful narcissistic relationship? You may wonder if there is any hope for a relationship with someone with narcissistic personality disorder. As an empath, you may…
After swearing that you would never fall in love with another narcissist, you have fallen in love with another narcissist…again. This pattern has repeated itself. Your new man is no different. Not real. He’s just a charming, charismatic, abusive, control-freak narcissist. Many…
Anyone who loves a narcissist wonders, “Does he really love me?” “Do you appreciate me?” They are torn between their love and their pain, between staying and leaving, but they can’t seem to do either. Some swear they are loved;…
In the creative world, I’ve learned that there are often two different types of artists: true artists, and narcissists who claim to be “artists.” I call the latter Kerouac a narcissist, and believe it or not, there are a lot of them. Kerouac’s narcissists are often the…
In a memoir essay I wrote about my disturbing relationship with my narcissistic father, I explained how his neglect, sadistic taunts, objectification, and abandonment nearly destroyed me. The proverbial silver lining that I was groomed throughout my childhood to absorb…
Dealing with someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) can be a complex and complicated endeavor. How do you communicate with someone with this diagnosis? Well, the self-proclaimed “Narcissist Anonymous” regularly shares insights into the mind of a person living with Narcissistic Personality…
Everyone seems to consider themselves therapists these days, handing out accusations of narcissism left and right. It also seems that anyone who is perceived as toxic, manipulative, or exhibits negative behaviors is thrown into the pool of undiagnosed malignant narcissism and written off…
There’s no denying that relationships are complicated. Whether you’re talking about friendships, family relationships, or romantic encounters, the relationships in our lives can enrich our experience on Earth, or make it terrible. When you encounter a manipulative person, you may feel trapped. Manipulative people can…
