Articles on Narcissism

The causes of narcissistic personality disorder are as complex as the human psyche. Many children grow up in a cold, grandiose environment, incessantly pushed toward

Above all, a narcissistic relationship is a world of illusory potential. The narcissist, who lives in a dissociated state, is adept at awakening the target’s

The narcissist’s idealize, devalue and discard cycle is a pernicious and hard to understand aspect of narcissistic abuse. It leaves the target feeling confused, abandoned,

The narcissist needs others to maintain their power. Where people usually nurture bonds through empathy and cooperation, the narcissist must convince people to enter their

Healing from a narcissistic relationship is a delicate process. The following is a practical guide on dealing with some of the most challenging effects of

Learning how to deal with a narcissist requires a battle strategy. This means knowing the lay of the land, making necessary preparations, training, and using

Stopping narcissistic triangulation requires first understanding how triangulation works, how it is maintained within us, and how we transcend it through a strong spiritual practice.

As most people today tend to agree, the short answer as to whether you can stop being a narcissist and heal your narcissistic wound is no.

After another bruising encounter with a narcissist, the question pops into your mind: “Why do I attract narcissists so much, and how do I stop

Healing from narcissistic abuse is an arduous process. You will have many frustrating days, where the fog consumes you and leaves you in absolute despair.

The show begins. A permanent smile that makes your cheeks sore. An endlessly positive conversation flow. Forced laughter. It is a majestic tip-toeing around a

The long-term effects of narcissistic abuse run deeper than you can consciously fathom. It impacts your body, your mind, your perceptions, your beliefs, and runs

Narcissistic abuse causes untold damage to the target’s mind, body, and spirit, leaving them with overwhelming and destructive post-traumatic stress disorder. Healing PTSD after narcissistic

Narcissistic abuse recovery for a codependent is a momentous task. The road to healing begins with an equally momentous step; a confrontation with death.

Currently, there is a rich discussion about narcissism in popular culture. This is great, since obtaining stories and examples of narcissistic abuse empowers millions against

One of the characteristics of a narcissist is their lack of empathy. The majority of humans are willingly influenced by their emotions. Some more than

A covert narcissist is referred to as a ‘vulnerable’ narcissist for a reason — their authentic Self is wounded. Being exposed is unbearable to them,

The first step toward overcoming narcissistic abuse is awareness of what is happening to you, followed by understanding the nature of the abuse. This includes

The following are musings and insights on narcissistic relationships, the narcissistic mentality and relationship dynamics in general. They are not researched or sourced from anywhere

To transcend narcissism, it is crucial to understand how we derive a sense of identity, which goes well beyond our social standing. It is also

Metaphorically speaking, narcissism is like blowing up a balloon. The balloon in this metaphor represents the narcissistic false self, and the helium is narcissistic supply. When

To recover from narcissistic abuse, first know the symptoms, then drop the victim label, clear the obstacles to recovery and clear space to work within.

Healing from a narcissistic mother is a sensitive process. Due to her manipulations and neglect, the narcissistic mother is a source of much pain and guilt

The reasons for family dysfunction vary significantly. A lot of the time, the parent is an alcoholic or is drug addicted. These dysfunctions are easy to spot. One

The Empath is a person of deep emotional capacity and, at their core, a creator. A life of art and integrity can keep them from falling into the trap of narcissistic abuse and instead direct their yearning to where it was designed to be.

The psychological cage is the narcissist’s prison system, and they are the warden. Can you see it?