Tag: narcissistic
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Psychologist Explains 7 Warning Signs A Narcissist Is About to Collapse
Narcissistic collapse is a term used to describe the psychological state of people who have experienced a significant blow to their self-esteem. This is particularly true for individuals with a narcissistic personality disorder, NPD. This is because a narcissist is more likely to build their sense of identity around their grandiosity and self-importance. A narcissistic…
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Counselor Explains the Misuse of the Word Narcissist
The “narcissist” label gets thrown around often in today’s world. We call people narcissists for taking too many selfies or bragging about their latest achievements. However, this detracts from those who have a clinically diagnosable narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). Narcissism exists on a spectrum, and some people have higher levels of the trait than others.…
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Psychologists Explain the Reasons Why Narcissists Need a Scapegoat
Narcissistic personality disorder is a complex cluster B disorder with many complex symptoms. These symptoms affect how a narcissist interacts with the people around them. Often, narcissists feel the need to cast the people closest to them in specific roles that fulfill selfish needs. One of these roles is the scapegoat. A scapegoat in the…
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10 Red Flags That Reveal a “Kind” Narcissist
By now, you’ve heard or experienced life with a narcissist. These manipulative people tend to use others for personal gain, and they will stoop to unscrupulous levels to get their way. However, have you heard of the kind narcissist? Perhaps, this person is one of the most dangerous, as they come across as a genuinely…
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15 Traits of A Female Narcissist Never to Overlook
When a woman is self-absorbed and cruel to those around her, it might be something more than that. Both of those things are characteristics of a female narcissist. Since the traits of a female narcissist differ from those of males, they are sometimes overlooked. Female narcissists are thought of as being mean or catty. They…
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5 Signs You’re Dealing With a Narcopath (And How To Guard Yourself)
Youβve probably heard of a narcissistic person or a sociopath, but what happens when the two of these issues combine into one person? Meet the narcopath. Itβs a relatively new psychological term that combines the dangerous mix of two mental health disorders that brings both violent and sadistic traits together. Understanding the Narcopath Though the…