Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Narcissistic Personality Disorder
https://psychcentral.com/disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder#Symptoms-of-Narcissistic-Personality-Disorder Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by a long-standing pattern of grandiosity (either in fantasy or actual behavior), an overwhelming need for admiration, and usually a complete lack of empathy toward others. People with this disorder often believe they are of primary importance in everybody’s life — and to anyone they meet....

Narcissists Who Are Also Psychopaths: The Dark Triad

Narcissists Who Are Also Psychopaths: The Dark Triad
https://youtu.be/lEpR0bBf_Hk The most difficult type of narcissist is the psychopath. They are known for exhibiting "the dark triad" of narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. Dr. Les Carter gives a broad depiction of what to watch for so you can make careful plans about how to protect yourself if this describes someone in your personal circle. https://www.theguardian.com/science/shortcuts/2016/aug/23/donald-trump-psychopath-hitler ‘Is T...

10 Ways To Set Boundaries With A Narcissist

10 Ways To Set Boundaries With A Narcissist
I've spent most of my life surrounded by abusive people--my mother, my ex-husbands, a couple of ex-boyfriends. Some were physically abusive. Some were emotionally and psychologically abusive. For years abuse was all I knew. I ran away from it, divorced, moved across the country to the other side of the world (from Pennsylvania to Hawaii). Things improved. I eventually found a man who was kind, loving, and healthy. But still, despite all the counseli...