There is a love bombing/undervaluing/ignoring cycle that a person with narcissistic personality adaptations always goes through, and this cycle is inevitable. Sometimes, we are not even present in the love bombing phase, but we are sure to experience the phase…
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…
Once upon a time when I was little, I was happily playing on a friend’s swing, but for some reason, I loosened my grip on the chains of the swing. I don’t remember what I was thinking; All I know…
Although only 1 in 200 people in the United States has been officially diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), it causes a lot of turmoil and chaos in the lives of everyone around it. The best way to deal with…
Everyone gets angry sometimes, and that’s just part of the human experience. Hopefully it’s justified, balanced, based on a real reason, and that the person is still in control enough to say, “I’m angry because.” Then, there are individuals who…
At the end of an emotionally abusive relationship, a breakup or divorce is unlikely to go quickly and smoothly, and as the nightmare unfolds, you may find yourself shocked that although your mental health has always been strong, you are…
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.…
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 guy is no different. Not real. He’s just a charming, charismatic, abusive, control-freak…
No matter how you cut it, dealing with a narcissist is painful. The mind games they use against you can create a level of torment that would make the most cruel and famous tyrants in every history book raise a…
Why an intelligent person stays in an abusive relationship is a mystery to many, including you, the victim. You are labeled and blamed as needy, codependent, or an enabler. When two people are under the influence of love, they are…
