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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
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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
To deal with a narcissist, you need a battle strategy. This means knowing the lay of the land, making necessary preparations, training, and using the
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, a question pops into your mind: “Why do I attract narcissists, and how do I stop attracting them?“
Healing from a narcissistic relationship can be a difficult process. You will have many difficult days, where the fog consumes you and leaves you in
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
The signs of a narcissist are summarised through the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, which include ‘self-importance’, ‘requires excessive admiration’, and ‘lacks empathy’. However, what the DSM-5
The symptoms of Complex-PTSD are often hard to pinpoint, since they developed over time due to repeated narcissistic abuse. Like the boiling frog, we were
A narcissistic relationship is, by definition, one person psychologically orbiting around the false self of a grandiose other through coercion and manipulation. To stop attracting
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
To spot the signs and traits of a covert narcissist, we need to look beneath the surface. A covert narcissist is referred to as a
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
Behind the manipulation and crazy-making behaviour is a dark truth which is often lost on us. To overcome narcissistic abuse, it is crucial that we first debunk the myth of narcissism.
Metaphorically speaking, narcissism is like blowing up a balloon. The balloon in this metaphor represents the narcissistic self, and the helium is narcissistic supply. When somebody has
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.
Narcissism is a contentious topic which can be hard to grasp. A search on narcissistic personality disorder provides a wide set of symptoms, including: Yet before
The narcissistic mother is a source of much pain and guilt for adult children of narcissism. Dealing with a narcissistic mother and her manipulations and neglect
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?
© JH Simon