7 Steps to Escaping From Narcissistic Abuse

Claire Jack Ph.D. on May 28, 2020 in Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Are you on the receiving end of narcissistic abuse? Get the support you need to safely leave.

Are you on the receiving end of narcissistic abuse? Get the support you need to safely leave.

How a False Sense of Reality Impacts Vulnerable Narcissists

Claire Jack Ph.D. on May 27, 2020 in Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Do you find that your reality never matches up to your fantasy world? Find out how this can hold you back in life.

Do you find that your reality never matches up to your fantasy world? Find out how this can hold you back in life.

5 Signs That You May Be a Vulnerable Narcissist

Claire Jack Ph.D. on May 26, 2020 in Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Are you hypersensitive to criticism, dependent on the approval of others, and resentful that other people don't recognise your specialness?

Are you hypersensitive to criticism, dependent on the approval of others, and resentful that other people don't recognise your specialness?

5 Signs You're in Love With a Vulnerable Narcissist

Claire Jack Ph.D. on May 25, 2020 in Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Do you find yourself biting your tongue, feeling emotionally drained and as if your needs are not being met?

Do you find yourself biting your tongue, feeling emotionally drained and as if your needs are not being met?

Narcissists’ Greatest Fears

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on May 25, 2020 in Narcissism Demystified

How to decode the deepest fears underlying narcissists' larger-than-life personas.

How to decode the deepest fears underlying narcissists' larger-than-life personas.

How America Fell into Toxic Individualism

Jean Kim M.D. on May 25, 2020 in Culture Shrink

The American psyche's tendencies towards narcisissism and individualism have been weaponized into a toxic mentality that desperately needs reform and change.

The American psyche's tendencies towards narcisissism and individualism have been weaponized into a toxic mentality that desperately needs reform and change.

Reclaiming Yourself From a Narcissist

Kristy Lee Hochenberger on May 23, 2020 in Love in the Age of Narcissism

It is possible to not only leave a narcissist but to thrive in the aftermath. You hold the power of your own recovery.

It is possible to not only leave a narcissist but to thrive in the aftermath. You hold the power of your own recovery.

Is Your Partner Telling You How He Really Feels?

Erin Leonard Ph.D. on May 23, 2020 in Peaceful Parenting

If you are sensing a disconnect between what a partner says and how he or she acts, it may be a sign you need to look deeper. Understanding what this inconsistency means is vital.

If you are sensing a disconnect between what a partner says and how he or she acts, it may be a sign you need to look deeper. Understanding what this inconsistency means is vital.

Would You Marry You?

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on May 23, 2020 in Fixing Families

The question Would you marry you? is a good assessment of your own view of yourself, but how realistic is it? Several possible answers and how to find a realistic middle.

The question Would you marry you? is a good assessment of your own view of yourself, but how realistic is it? Several possible answers and how to find a realistic middle.

Am I in a Relationship with a Narcissist?

Claire Jack Ph.D. on May 23, 2020 in Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Do you think you might be in a relationship with a narcissist—but you're not sure? Here are five signs that you're romantically involved with a narcissistic partner.

Do you think you might be in a relationship with a narcissist—but you're not sure? Here are five signs that you're romantically involved with a narcissistic partner.

Malignant Narcissism: Does the President Have It? An Update

Bill Eddy LCSW, JD on May 22, 2020 in 5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life

Last year, I wrote a blog post on this question. People have asked for an update based on the President's leadership regarding the coronavirus.

Last year, I wrote a blog post on this question. People have asked for an update based on the President's leadership regarding the coronavirus.

Did My Narcissistic Mother Ever Love Me?

Claire Jack Ph.D. on May 22, 2020 in Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Do you have doubts that your mother ever really loved you? If you were raised by a narcissist, it's easy to understand why this question troubles you.

Do you have doubts that your mother ever really loved you? If you were raised by a narcissist, it's easy to understand why this question troubles you.

How Parents May Turn Children Into Narcissistic Young Adults

Grant Hilary Brenner MD, FAPA on May 22, 2020 in ExperiMentations

New research connects specific parenting approaches with maladaptive personality development.

New research connects specific parenting approaches with maladaptive personality development.

In Lockdown with a Narcissist? 5 Things Not to Do

Peg Streep on May 21, 2020 in Tech Support

Dealing with a narcissist is never easy but sheltering in place with one is a whole other story. Your life will get easier if you can manage to avoid these five pitfalls.

Dealing with a narcissist is never easy but sheltering in place with one is a whole other story. Your life will get easier if you can manage to avoid these five pitfalls.

Self-Love and Narcissists: A Correlation of Control

Kristy Lee Hochenberger on May 20, 2020 in Love in the Age of Narcissism

Love is one of the many-splendored perks of life. But what happens when a narcissist alters your self-esteem and your love story?

Love is one of the many-splendored perks of life. But what happens when a narcissist alters your self-esteem and your love story?

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How People Psychologize Unwisely

Jeremy E. Sherman Ph.D., MPP on May 18, 2020 in Ambigamy

Informing our confirmation bias with psychology can turn us into self-congratulatory psychologizers. Here's how and a tip for avoiding this unwise tendency.

Informing our confirmation bias with psychology can turn us into self-congratulatory psychologizers. Here's how and a tip for avoiding this unwise tendency.

Why I Hate the Phrase 'Why Don't You Just ...?'

Gina Barreca Ph.D. on May 15, 2020 in Snow White Doesn't Live Here Anymore

To tell a heartbroken friend, “Why don’t you just stop torturing yourself? Why not get over it already?" is like scribbling condolences on a Post-It note outside a funeral home.

To tell a heartbroken friend, “Why don’t you just stop torturing yourself? Why not get over it already?" is like scribbling condolences on a Post-It note outside a funeral home.

How Should We Respond to People Who Spread Conspiracy Theories?

Robert J. Cramer, Ph.D. on May 14, 2020 in Through the Social Science Lens

Wondering why so many people are passing around conspiracy theories? A look at the science of conspiracy theory beliefs—and ideas for what to say to someone who believes them.

Wondering why so many people are passing around conspiracy theories? A look at the science of conspiracy theory beliefs—and ideas for what to say to someone who believes them.

The Rush to Divorce Mediation in the Time of COVID-19

Lisa Zeiderman Esq., CFL on May 13, 2020 in Legal Matters

Mediation might not be optimal for those whose spouse suffers from narcissism, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, or other mental health issues.

Mediation might not be optimal for those whose spouse suffers from narcissism, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, or other mental health issues.

Coping with COVID-19 Co-Parenting Challenges

Linda Esposito LCSW on May 11, 2020 in From Anxiety to Zen

Your ex likely reacts to stress and uncertainty in the same manner as before the pandemic. Learn co-parenting workarounds to address common problems, while retaining your sanity.

Your ex likely reacts to stress and uncertainty in the same manner as before the pandemic. Learn co-parenting workarounds to address common problems, while retaining your sanity.

Reassurance Game

Joachim I Krueger Ph.D. on May 9, 2020 in One Among Many

Self-effacement can be a clever, strategic option. It works—until it doesn’t.

Self-effacement can be a clever, strategic option. It works—until it doesn’t.

Unloved Daughters: Mother's Day and the Sense of Loss

Peg Streep on May 6, 2020 in Tech Support

For many daughters, this most commercial of holidays is isolating and painful. But there are strategies to help you cope.

For many daughters, this most commercial of holidays is isolating and painful. But there are strategies to help you cope.

Why a Narcissist Does Not Seem Like a Narcissist at First

Erin Leonard Ph.D. on May 5, 2020 in Peaceful Parenting

Being the hero is is not always an act of love. It may be a narcissistic tendency. Rescuing someone in order to gain control of him or her is manipulative.

Being the hero is is not always an act of love. It may be a narcissistic tendency. Rescuing someone in order to gain control of him or her is manipulative.

How to Avoid Being Suckered Again

Jeremy E. Sherman Ph.D., MPP on May 3, 2020 in Ambigamy

To learn from your past gullibilities, develop your suckered-prevention skills.

To learn from your past gullibilities, develop your suckered-prevention skills.

3 Steps Towards Ending the Narcissistic Family Legacy

Claire Jack Ph.D. on May 3, 2020 in Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Were you raised by a narcissistic parent? Perhaps you have inadvertently continued a narcissistic way of parenting in your own family. Here's how to break the legacy.

Were you raised by a narcissistic parent? Perhaps you have inadvertently continued a narcissistic way of parenting in your own family. Here's how to break the legacy.

Stop Overestimating Narcissists and Gaslighters

Jeremy E. Sherman Ph.D., MPP on May 2, 2020 in Ambigamy

Here's how to respond to their harmful habits.

Here's how to respond to their harmful habits.

Emperor’s New Words: Trump Insists Word Salad Is Steak

Noam Shpancer Ph.D. on May 2, 2020 in Insight Therapy

From "covfefe" to "COVID," when Trump misspeaks, denial follows. Why?

From "covfefe" to "COVID," when Trump misspeaks, denial follows. Why?

The Narcissistic Family Legacy

Claire Jack Ph.D. on May 2, 2020 in Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Are you aware of narcissistic traits in yourself that seem linked to how you were raised?

Are you aware of narcissistic traits in yourself that seem linked to how you were raised?

Explaining the Narcissistic “Critical Thinkers" in Your Life

Jeremy E. Sherman Ph.D., MPP on May 1, 2020 in Ambigamy

Critical thinking is crucial but very easily abused by narcissists and gaslighters.

Critical thinking is crucial but very easily abused by narcissists and gaslighters.