Making A Narcissist: What Causes Narcissistic Personality Disorder

The root cause of 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 being more and achieving more by an overbearing parent. The parent themselves usually has narcissistic personality disorder, and is driven by an unrelenting thirst for more; more status, more money, more attention […]

How The Narcissist Lulls You Into Their Fantasy World

The Narcissist's Fantasy World

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 magical thinking. From the get-go, the narcissist communicates to their target that they will be going on a spectacular adventure. Maybe travel the world. Achieve the perfect love, or create […]

Idealize, Devalue and Discard: The Narcissist’s Vicious Cycle

The narcissist's idealise, devalue and discard cycle

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, wounded and worthless. Looking closer beneath the surface, we come to see that this behavior has nothing to do with the target, and everything to do with the narcissist’s warped […]

The Narcissist’s Playbook

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 fantastical sphere of influence using alternative means. For this, the narcissist relies on the art of persuasion to sell their false self while manipulating others into meeting their narcissistic needs. […]

Die Langzeitfolgen von narzisstischem Missbrauch

The long-term effects of narcissistic abuse

Betroffene von narzisstischem Missbrauch spüren schnell, dass die Folgen dessen, was sie erleben mussten, tiefer reichen als ihnen zu Anfang vielleicht bewusst war. Narzisstischer Missbrauch hinterlässt Spuren in der Denkweise, im Bewusstsein, in der Wahrnehmung und in den Glaubenssätzen von Betroffenen. Diese Prägungen reichen bis in das Innerste eines Menschen, bis an den Kern seines […]

Vier Stufen der Heilung nach narzisstischem Missbrauch

Four stages of healing after narcissistic abuse

Wer es geschafft hat, sich aus einer narzisstischen Beziehung zu befreien, weiß: Die anschließende Heilung kann ein langwieriger und schmerzhafter Prozess sein. An manchen Tagen kann es sich anfühlen, als stecke man in einem undurchdringlichen Nebel fest, der einen in einen Zustand absoluter Verzweiflung versetzt. Der Grund ist, dass ein Mensch, der lange einem narzisstischen […]

Healing From A Narcissistic Relationship – A Beginner’s Guide

Healing from a narcissistic relationship

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 narcissistic abuse. From dissociation, to post-abuse depression, to the finer points on healing, this guide aims to provide you with clarity and direction on your journey toward narcissistic abuse recovery. […]

How To Deal With A Narcissist

How To Deal With A Narcissist

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 the field to your advantage. 1. How To Deal With A Narcissist’s Game The narcissist gains power over you by infiltrating your mind and changing how you perceive reality. They […]

Narcissistic Triangulation: Ending The Madness

How to stop narcissistic triangulation

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. In this article you will obtain new perspectives and tools, and ultimately gain a blueprint for overcoming the narcissist’s manipulative and destructive triangulation; in romantic relationships, the narcissistic family, and […]

How To Stop Being A Narcissist

Healing from a narcissistic relationship

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. The long answer, however, is more complicated. Healing is always possible, but there are numerous factors at play. The first question to ask is: Do you exhibit covert or overt […]

The Real Reason Why You Attract Narcissists

Why you attract narcissists

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 attracting them?” Is it your personality, mere bad luck, or could the truth be so deeply hidden you never saw it? The Types Of People Who Attract Narcissists In my […]

Verdeckter Narzissmus – 5 Anzeichen, um ihn zu erkennen

Das Thema Narzissmus wird aktuell von der Presse verstärkt aufgegriffen. Diese Entwicklung ist positiv zu sehen: Nur wenn immer mehr Menschen lernen, dass das, was ihnen widerfährt, narzisstischer Missbrauch ist, können sie sich gegen diese Art von Ausbeutung wappnen. Es ist kein Zufall, dass das wachsende Interesse am Thema Narzissmus ins Zeitalter der sozialen Medien […]

Der Empath, der Narzisst und der Weg zur Freiheit

Empath and narcissistic relationship

Manche Menschen scheinen Narzissten immer wieder anzuziehen. Sie tun es nicht mit Absicht: es passiert einfach. Sie scheinen auf natürliche Art mit Narzissten zu „klicken“. Möglicherweise rekreieren sie damit unbewusst eine Familiendynamik aus ihrer Kindheit, beispielsweise das Heranwachsen unter einem narzisstischen Elternteil. Jedoch ist noch ein anderer Grund möglich: Es kann sein, dass der Betroffene […]

How do you attract the right relationship?

Attract the right relationship

Are we in the right relationship? How do we find one that fulfills us and aligns with our True Self? How do we attract the above? These are questions that most of us have asked. It’s one of those ubiquitous life searches that we are all so familiar with. Some of us do create a […]

Four Stages Of Healing After Narcissistic Abuse

Four stages of healing after narcissistic abuse

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 long-term effects of narcissistic abuse include the loss of confidence, willpower and ability to set boundaries. Narcissistic abuse leaves you in a disempowered state. These wounds are not overcome […]

Ein Leitfaden zur Heilung von narzisstischem Missbrauch

Narzisstischer Missbrauch ist eine heimtückische Macht. Er kann einen Menschen verschlingen, ihm seine Energie entziehen und ihn völlig erschöpft wieder ausspucken. Zu seinen Folgen gehören ein zerrüttetes Selbstwertgefühl, ein brennendes Gefühl der Wertlosigkeit, Selbsthass oder sogar posttraumatischer Stress. Für eine Zielperson von Narzissmus kann es sich so anfühlen, als würden die schrecklichen Nachwirkungen des Missbrauchs […]

Anzeichen von Narzissmus, die Sie vielleicht nicht sehen

Long-term effects of narcissistic abuse

Vielen Zielpersonen von Narzissmus fällt es schwer, überhaupt zu bemerken, dass sie einen Narzissten in ihrem Umfeld haben oder sogar eine Beziehung mit ihm führen. Ein Grund liegt darin, dass es zwar eine medizinische Klassifikation für Narzissmus gibt, diese jedoch für die Anwendung im Alltag häufig zu abstrakt ist. Das von der American Psychiatric Association […]

The Phantom: The Hidden Power Behind Narcissistic Abuse

The power behind narcissistic abuse

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 cunning presence lurking in the shadow of your unconscious. This presence hides behind a facade, pulling strings and snatching control from you with jolts of fear, guilt and shame to […]

What Is Body Wisdom?

The Empath is a sensitive creator, and must fortify their gifts from the narcissist

You are gifted with body wisdom. We all are. Not all of us know how to tap into the intelligence it offers us. Instead,  most of us function from our headspace, which most of the time is limited, unless of course we need to do a mathematical calculation or figure out how to get from […]

The Long-Term Effects Of Narcissistic Abuse

The long-term effects of narcissistic abuse

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 all the way into the core of your True Self. The Self is governed by four main emotions; shame, pride, love and hate. Through visual and vocal cues, the narcissist […]