How do I heal from a narcissistic marriage?
Q. I was married for 36 years and just recently divorced him. I have no regrets, but I have not had closure. In searching for closure, I discovered that he has a narcissistic personality. Part of the problem is that I still love him and really did not want to be single again, but I could not live with the mental abuse and the other personality disorders, which I could not identify, until now, but experienced them. I am trying to heal, and I am, but there is still so much that is still bothering me.
Asked by Charzy - Mon Sep 21 17:01:33 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It sounds to me that you don't really miss him as a person, you just miss the drama, the "emotional stimulation." ergo the statement that you're afraid of being single. This sounds more like a relationship based on co-dependance, rather than one based on mutual trust and respect. Narcissistic people are largely incapable of respect for others, and are also not known for their long-term trustworthiness. Am I wrong? Secondly, you're right that looking for "closure" from a narcissistic person is probably a waste of time, all you'll get is more manipulation. There is something that strikes me about a "need for closure";as being wishful thinking. Remember that life is full of chaos and ambiguities, and is almost never "just" or "fair." So the… [cont.]
Answered by W MBAT is Sparky - Tue Sep 22 00:44:07 2009
Q. I was married for 36 years and just recently divorced him. I have no regrets, but I have not had closure. In searching for closure, I discovered that he has a narcissistic personality. Part of the problem is that I still love him and really did not want to be single again, but I could not live with the mental abuse and the other personality disorders, which I could not identify, until now, but experienced them. I am trying to heal, and I am, but there is still so much that is still bothering me.
Asked by Charzy - Mon Sep 21 17:01:33 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It sounds to me that you don't really miss him as a person, you just miss the drama, the "emotional stimulation." ergo the statement that you're afraid of being single. This sounds more like a relationship based on co-dependance, rather than one based on mutual trust and respect. Narcissistic people are largely incapable of respect for others, and are also not known for their long-term trustworthiness. Am I wrong? Secondly, you're right that looking for "closure" from a narcissistic person is probably a waste of time, all you'll get is more manipulation. There is something that strikes me about a "need for closure";as being wishful thinking. Remember that life is full of chaos and ambiguities, and is almost never "just" or "fair." So the… [cont.]
Answered by W MBAT is Sparky - Tue Sep 22 00:44:07 2009
How can you tell if someone is narcissistic versus being unemotional?
Q. What's the key characteristic difference? Narcissists are unemotional and self-absorbed. Unemotional people think logically with their heads versus emotionally with their hearts. Narcissism is far more serious than being unemotional, so how can tell if someone isn't narcissistic?
Asked by SmileyGirl - Thu Jan 28 22:10:02 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Narcissism as you've mentioned primarily about the self : self- -regard, -adoration, -consideration, -ishness et al. If an individual expresses interest in people/ subjects/ events beyond their required concerns, but is merely non-reactive then they may well not be Narcissistic -- simply unemotional drama-loathers. Dramas, like fires, tend to escalate when fuelled but can dwindle in the presence of unemotional-ism.
Answered by malancam55 - Thu Jan 28 22:30:43 2010
Q. What's the key characteristic difference? Narcissists are unemotional and self-absorbed. Unemotional people think logically with their heads versus emotionally with their hearts. Narcissism is far more serious than being unemotional, so how can tell if someone isn't narcissistic?
Asked by SmileyGirl - Thu Jan 28 22:10:02 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Narcissism as you've mentioned primarily about the self : self- -regard, -adoration, -consideration, -ishness et al. If an individual expresses interest in people/ subjects/ events beyond their required concerns, but is merely non-reactive then they may well not be Narcissistic -- simply unemotional drama-loathers. Dramas, like fires, tend to escalate when fuelled but can dwindle in the presence of unemotional-ism.
Answered by malancam55 - Thu Jan 28 22:30:43 2010
How do you recover from a narcissistic relative?
Q. I grew up with a narcissistic mother and found myself really drained and wanting to give up all the time. How do you overcome this and get on the right track?
Asked by Andre J - Sat Dec 6 02:14:53 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. My my. You have quite a journey ahead of you. Although by the simple fact that you can identify your mother as troublesome you have already crossed mountains that others cannot. Many people like to idealize their childhood and pretend that it was better than it actually was. Either that or they blame all the missteps of their parents on themselves. I would say the best thing to do would be see a therapist. They are the only ones trained to help you with these sorts of things. If a therapist is too expensive, Alice Miller has written some really good books on the subject of parents psychological and physical abuse of children. I would recommend "The Drama of the Gifted Child", and "For Your Own Good: Hidden cruelty in child-rearing and… [cont.]
Answered by Paul - Sat Dec 6 03:24:50 2008
Q. I grew up with a narcissistic mother and found myself really drained and wanting to give up all the time. How do you overcome this and get on the right track?
Asked by Andre J - Sat Dec 6 02:14:53 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. My my. You have quite a journey ahead of you. Although by the simple fact that you can identify your mother as troublesome you have already crossed mountains that others cannot. Many people like to idealize their childhood and pretend that it was better than it actually was. Either that or they blame all the missteps of their parents on themselves. I would say the best thing to do would be see a therapist. They are the only ones trained to help you with these sorts of things. If a therapist is too expensive, Alice Miller has written some really good books on the subject of parents psychological and physical abuse of children. I would recommend "The Drama of the Gifted Child", and "For Your Own Good: Hidden cruelty in child-rearing and… [cont.]
Answered by Paul - Sat Dec 6 03:24:50 2008
How do you deal with someone who has a Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
Q. HELP!!! I work for a man who I swear has a Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Every "symptom" fits him perfectly! I can't just up and quit until I have something else in line. I have tried everything I can think of and nothing works. Does anyone have any advice on how to deal with someone like this? At least until something better comes along.
Asked by Bear - Thu Jan 25 14:11:48 2007 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Just focus on yourself and do the best you can. Probably judging him the way you do magnifies the problem. Maybe he has other issues with you and doesn't see you doing your job well.
Answered by the Boss - Thu Jan 25 14:16:11 2007
Q. HELP!!! I work for a man who I swear has a Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Every "symptom" fits him perfectly! I can't just up and quit until I have something else in line. I have tried everything I can think of and nothing works. Does anyone have any advice on how to deal with someone like this? At least until something better comes along.
Asked by Bear - Thu Jan 25 14:11:48 2007 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Just focus on yourself and do the best you can. Probably judging him the way you do magnifies the problem. Maybe he has other issues with you and doesn't see you doing your job well.
Answered by the Boss - Thu Jan 25 14:16:11 2007
How do you deal with Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
Q. Costly therapy aside, how would one handle a person who appears to have classic narcissistic personality disorder? Do you entertain their narcissism, or do you try to 'correct' them, if you will, little by little day by day?
Asked by Dee Eee - Sun Jun 28 03:30:07 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. "Health care professionals must convey a feeling of respect and acknowledge the patient's sense of self-importance so that the patient can reestablish a coherent sense of self, but they must at the same time avoid reinforcing either pathologic grandiosity (which may contribute to denial of illness) or weakness (which frightens the patient). An initial approach of support followed by step-by-step confrontation of the patient's vulnerabilities may enable the patient to deal with the implications of illness with feelings of greater subjective strength. The increased self-confidence may reduce the patient's need to attack the health care team in a misguided effort at psychologic self-preservation and eases the pressure to provide perfect care,… [cont.]
Answered by Gee - Sun Jun 28 03:48:19 2009
Q. Costly therapy aside, how would one handle a person who appears to have classic narcissistic personality disorder? Do you entertain their narcissism, or do you try to 'correct' them, if you will, little by little day by day?
Asked by Dee Eee - Sun Jun 28 03:30:07 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. "Health care professionals must convey a feeling of respect and acknowledge the patient's sense of self-importance so that the patient can reestablish a coherent sense of self, but they must at the same time avoid reinforcing either pathologic grandiosity (which may contribute to denial of illness) or weakness (which frightens the patient). An initial approach of support followed by step-by-step confrontation of the patient's vulnerabilities may enable the patient to deal with the implications of illness with feelings of greater subjective strength. The increased self-confidence may reduce the patient's need to attack the health care team in a misguided effort at psychologic self-preservation and eases the pressure to provide perfect care,… [cont.]
Answered by Gee - Sun Jun 28 03:48:19 2009
Is it possible to love a narcissistic person?
Q. Has anyone actually loved a person with a narcissistic personality? How do you deal with it? I am finding it very difficult to find a reason to stay with this person because of it, even though there are so many good things about him, his selfishness outweighs is all. Any advice?
Asked by Stina183 - Mon Dec 21 00:07:10 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Of course it's possible. He obviously loves himself =P But seriously, what you're really asking is if HE can love YOU. From what I've seen with a close friend involved with a guy like that, the answer is no. Their interests and agenda will never benefit you. They're inconsiderate and treacherous, and they can totally mangle your self esteem. Get out while you can.
Answered by SteelWolverine84 - Mon Dec 21 00:14:27 2009
Q. Has anyone actually loved a person with a narcissistic personality? How do you deal with it? I am finding it very difficult to find a reason to stay with this person because of it, even though there are so many good things about him, his selfishness outweighs is all. Any advice?
Asked by Stina183 - Mon Dec 21 00:07:10 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Of course it's possible. He obviously loves himself =P But seriously, what you're really asking is if HE can love YOU. From what I've seen with a close friend involved with a guy like that, the answer is no. Their interests and agenda will never benefit you. They're inconsiderate and treacherous, and they can totally mangle your self esteem. Get out while you can.
Answered by SteelWolverine84 - Mon Dec 21 00:14:27 2009
How does a narcissistic person deal with envy?
Q. Does any out there know how a narcissistic person handles envy? During a 8 month seperation from my husband, I got involved with a man that I now believe is narsissistic. When I told him that I was going back to my husband, he proceeded to tell me that my marriage was a fake and my husband is a liar and hypocrite and things will never be right with us. After the conversation, I felt like the things he criticized my husband about were the very things he desired in himself. I was wondering if this was just a way to make himself feel better or did he have some type of feelings for me?
Asked by willow - Wed Jul 18 12:54:01 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. He certainly has deep feelings for you, since he is trying to hold on to you by trying to devalue your husband. He doesn't seem narcissistic. He just sounds desperate. Kick him to the side.
Answered by robertminidriver - Thu Jul 19 13:26:36 2007
Q. Does any out there know how a narcissistic person handles envy? During a 8 month seperation from my husband, I got involved with a man that I now believe is narsissistic. When I told him that I was going back to my husband, he proceeded to tell me that my marriage was a fake and my husband is a liar and hypocrite and things will never be right with us. After the conversation, I felt like the things he criticized my husband about were the very things he desired in himself. I was wondering if this was just a way to make himself feel better or did he have some type of feelings for me?
Asked by willow - Wed Jul 18 12:54:01 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. He certainly has deep feelings for you, since he is trying to hold on to you by trying to devalue your husband. He doesn't seem narcissistic. He just sounds desperate. Kick him to the side.
Answered by robertminidriver - Thu Jul 19 13:26:36 2007
Is it common for a male pisces to possess narcissistic qualities?
Q. Does anyone know of a pisces (particularly male) having many narcissistic qualities?
Asked by Linda - Fri Sep 11 15:23:37 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I know a few Pisces that carry that quality. The ones I personally know are either really self-conscious about themselves or really egotistical, no in between.
Answered by Lemon - Fri Sep 11 15:40:42 2009
Q. Does anyone know of a pisces (particularly male) having many narcissistic qualities?
Asked by Linda - Fri Sep 11 15:23:37 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I know a few Pisces that carry that quality. The ones I personally know are either really self-conscious about themselves or really egotistical, no in between.
Answered by Lemon - Fri Sep 11 15:40:42 2009
is living with a narcissistic person dangerous?
Q. My husband has narcissistic personality disorder. He is getting pushier. Is he dangerous to live with?
Asked by Robin L - Thu Jun 25 21:53:40 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The short answer is no. Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by a grandiose sense of self, excessive need for admiration, and lack of empathy. Like the disorder does to the way he views his world, most of the symptoms revolve around himself. However, some who have the disorder may tend to take advantage of others to achieve their own ends. That's the only thing which you would really need to watch out for. And while this disorder doesn't pose danger to you, it means he might be selfless, arrogant and heedless of your feelings and needs, which can make him extremely hard to live with. While bringing you physical harm is not a factor in this disorder, you may be very emotionally hurt by his lack of concern for you, so if it… [cont.]
Answered by Angel - Thu Jun 25 22:14:27 2009
Q. My husband has narcissistic personality disorder. He is getting pushier. Is he dangerous to live with?
Asked by Robin L - Thu Jun 25 21:53:40 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The short answer is no. Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by a grandiose sense of self, excessive need for admiration, and lack of empathy. Like the disorder does to the way he views his world, most of the symptoms revolve around himself. However, some who have the disorder may tend to take advantage of others to achieve their own ends. That's the only thing which you would really need to watch out for. And while this disorder doesn't pose danger to you, it means he might be selfless, arrogant and heedless of your feelings and needs, which can make him extremely hard to live with. While bringing you physical harm is not a factor in this disorder, you may be very emotionally hurt by his lack of concern for you, so if it… [cont.]
Answered by Angel - Thu Jun 25 22:14:27 2009
How should I handle my narcissistic mother in this situation?
Q. I'm a 25 yo married women with an 11 month old son and am struggling with how to handle my narcissistic mother. For years I have put up with her emotional abuse and instability and in recent years, with the help of my husband, have managed to distance myself enough to keep the relationship from being too detrimental. That ended this past June when we were supposed to help my parents move: two days before the event we received an email stating she did not want our son coming with us and if we couldn't "work within those parameters" then to not bother coming at all. It was impossible to get a babysitter at that point (as well as completely unreasonable) so to make a long story short we got in a fight, did not end up going, and have not… [cont.]
Asked by Meems - Wed Aug 6 11:11:32 2008 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. stay in touch with your grandmother on your own, don't rely on your mother to keep you informed about her. She has proved to you that she will use your grandmother and denying other family information as a way to punish you. your father lives with her and has decided to stay so he will side with her because it makes his life easier. If you want to stay in touch with him separately then do so. your mother sounds at best vindictive and controlling and at worst like she has an undiagnosed mental condition. Distance and limited time exposure is how you handle her. When she told you to leave your son or don't come then you should not have argued. You should have only said "I'm sorry that's not possible. If you really feel that way… [cont.]
Answered by Invisigoth - Wed Aug 6 11:29:41 2008
Q. I'm a 25 yo married women with an 11 month old son and am struggling with how to handle my narcissistic mother. For years I have put up with her emotional abuse and instability and in recent years, with the help of my husband, have managed to distance myself enough to keep the relationship from being too detrimental. That ended this past June when we were supposed to help my parents move: two days before the event we received an email stating she did not want our son coming with us and if we couldn't "work within those parameters" then to not bother coming at all. It was impossible to get a babysitter at that point (as well as completely unreasonable) so to make a long story short we got in a fight, did not end up going, and have not… [cont.]
Asked by Meems - Wed Aug 6 11:11:32 2008 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. stay in touch with your grandmother on your own, don't rely on your mother to keep you informed about her. She has proved to you that she will use your grandmother and denying other family information as a way to punish you. your father lives with her and has decided to stay so he will side with her because it makes his life easier. If you want to stay in touch with him separately then do so. your mother sounds at best vindictive and controlling and at worst like she has an undiagnosed mental condition. Distance and limited time exposure is how you handle her. When she told you to leave your son or don't come then you should not have argued. You should have only said "I'm sorry that's not possible. If you really feel that way… [cont.]
Answered by Invisigoth - Wed Aug 6 11:29:41 2008
Dobees being an only child, sometimes contribute to being narcissistic?
Q. I am not saying that one has to be without siblngs to be one. I was just wondering. Besides,my sister, the youngest is narcissistic anyway.
Asked by Malik2x - Thu Oct 16 23:17:31 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. my mom was an only child and she was the furthest thing from being narcissistic. some can be, but some aren't. it depends on how they're raised, what kind of people they hang out with, etc... there are many factors.
Answered by manicmousy - Thu Oct 16 23:22:58 2008
Q. I am not saying that one has to be without siblngs to be one. I was just wondering. Besides,my sister, the youngest is narcissistic anyway.
Asked by Malik2x - Thu Oct 16 23:17:31 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. my mom was an only child and she was the furthest thing from being narcissistic. some can be, but some aren't. it depends on how they're raised, what kind of people they hang out with, etc... there are many factors.
Answered by manicmousy - Thu Oct 16 23:22:58 2008
Are the mental illnesses Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Psychotic Depression related?
Q. I have a close relative who has been diagnosed with Psychotic Depression. In my research, he seems to have all the symptoms of Narcissistic Personality Disorder. I was wondering if they are related.
Asked by AytymnRain - Sun Nov 9 07:35:46 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. One can have both of them especially if they think highly of themselves and get "put down" a lot.
Answered by Mad Mac - Sun Nov 9 13:50:06 2008
Q. I have a close relative who has been diagnosed with Psychotic Depression. In my research, he seems to have all the symptoms of Narcissistic Personality Disorder. I was wondering if they are related.
Asked by AytymnRain - Sun Nov 9 07:35:46 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. One can have both of them especially if they think highly of themselves and get "put down" a lot.
Answered by Mad Mac - Sun Nov 9 13:50:06 2008
Would you know if your significant other was narcissistic?
Q. A husband & wife. Husband lays low, wife is showy & likes possessions and "things". Should husband be able to see that wife is narcissistic? Or would he be oblivious since "love blinds you". ?
Asked by says ME. - Fri Sep 26 23:05:08 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It depends on the person. Narcissist generally attract a certain type of person they enables them and fuels their need to feel important. That type of person generally can't see or want to believe their flaws at first because they are eager to appease them, but after awhile being in a one side relationship it does wear and cause them to break up. I dated a narcissist and it didn't last very long at all. After I got sick and the doctors thought I had cancer it was a major wake up call. Especially when he ignored me and when we did talk he told me to just have my breast removed. Even though they thought I had lung cancer. Then he proceeded to whine about the coffee maker plug.
Answered by Monet - Sat Sep 27 00:37:30 2008
Q. A husband & wife. Husband lays low, wife is showy & likes possessions and "things". Should husband be able to see that wife is narcissistic? Or would he be oblivious since "love blinds you". ?
Asked by says ME. - Fri Sep 26 23:05:08 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It depends on the person. Narcissist generally attract a certain type of person they enables them and fuels their need to feel important. That type of person generally can't see or want to believe their flaws at first because they are eager to appease them, but after awhile being in a one side relationship it does wear and cause them to break up. I dated a narcissist and it didn't last very long at all. After I got sick and the doctors thought I had cancer it was a major wake up call. Especially when he ignored me and when we did talk he told me to just have my breast removed. Even though they thought I had lung cancer. Then he proceeded to whine about the coffee maker plug.
Answered by Monet - Sat Sep 27 00:37:30 2008
How do people with narcissistic personality disorder get treated?
Q. It seems that one of the main symptoms they exhibit is that they believe nothing they do is wrong (I guess this would be true of people with sociopathic personality disorder as well, and maybe a few other ones). So how do they get to treatment, if they don't see themselves as having a problem? Perfect love/perfect trust: I feel your pain and am sorry you had to go through it. Fortunately, this is not my spouse though it is a close relative.
Asked by WWDJND? - Sat Oct 10 14:05:27 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Most narcissists don't ever receive treatment, or even a diagnosis, and those that do get diagnosed usually do so only because they have been forced into it by their loved ones.
Answered by lilmissdisorganised - Sat Oct 10 17:10:38 2009
Q. It seems that one of the main symptoms they exhibit is that they believe nothing they do is wrong (I guess this would be true of people with sociopathic personality disorder as well, and maybe a few other ones). So how do they get to treatment, if they don't see themselves as having a problem? Perfect love/perfect trust: I feel your pain and am sorry you had to go through it. Fortunately, this is not my spouse though it is a close relative.
Asked by WWDJND? - Sat Oct 10 14:05:27 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Most narcissists don't ever receive treatment, or even a diagnosis, and those that do get diagnosed usually do so only because they have been forced into it by their loved ones.
Answered by lilmissdisorganised - Sat Oct 10 17:10:38 2009
What is the difference between Narcissistic and Antisocial Personality Disorders?
Q. I know how the DSM-IV TR defines these two disorders, but they seem very similar in real-life clients. Is it likely that narcissists have antisocial tendencies and vice versa? I understand that narcissists have an overdeveloped ego and a preoccupation with themselves, but then again, so do most sociopaths. How does one differentiate between the two diagnoses? I know how the DSM-IV TR defines these two disorders, but they seem very similar in real-life clients. Is it likely that narcissists have antisocial tendencies and vice versa? I understand that narcissists have an overdeveloped ego and a preoccupation with themselves, but then again, so do most sociopaths. Narcissists have the same lack of empathy as sociopaths, and can have the… [cont.]
Asked by Corine C - Sun Jan 28 13:25:42 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorders do not necessarily have "anti-social" characteristics, such as aggressiveness, criminality, impulsiveness and the like. If these characteristics are in evidence, they are not the defining features of someone with Narcissistic PD, whereas they tend to be hallmarks of Antisocial PD. As well, Narcissistic PD individuals are more likely to be grandiose in their presentation, Antisocial PD, not as likely. As someone else has mentioned, the lack of guilt or remorse is also a hallmark of Antisocial PD, which is not found in Narcissistic PD.
Answered by senlin - Sun Jan 28 13:49:35 2007
Q. I know how the DSM-IV TR defines these two disorders, but they seem very similar in real-life clients. Is it likely that narcissists have antisocial tendencies and vice versa? I understand that narcissists have an overdeveloped ego and a preoccupation with themselves, but then again, so do most sociopaths. How does one differentiate between the two diagnoses? I know how the DSM-IV TR defines these two disorders, but they seem very similar in real-life clients. Is it likely that narcissists have antisocial tendencies and vice versa? I understand that narcissists have an overdeveloped ego and a preoccupation with themselves, but then again, so do most sociopaths. Narcissists have the same lack of empathy as sociopaths, and can have the… [cont.]
Asked by Corine C - Sun Jan 28 13:25:42 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorders do not necessarily have "anti-social" characteristics, such as aggressiveness, criminality, impulsiveness and the like. If these characteristics are in evidence, they are not the defining features of someone with Narcissistic PD, whereas they tend to be hallmarks of Antisocial PD. As well, Narcissistic PD individuals are more likely to be grandiose in their presentation, Antisocial PD, not as likely. As someone else has mentioned, the lack of guilt or remorse is also a hallmark of Antisocial PD, which is not found in Narcissistic PD.
Answered by senlin - Sun Jan 28 13:49:35 2007
Can a narcissistic parent lead to a child developing an anxiety disorder?
Q. Have you ever heard of this happening?
Asked by Mandaline - Tue Jun 23 22:16:24 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. havent heard of it before, but i would say, it's probable... children need care n' attention especially from their parents...if their parents are narcissistic, the child would feel alone as they're giving attention to their parents, instead of the other way round...sometimes, their lack of emotional maturity would lead to anxisty disorder as they don't know what to do...
Answered by Marijuana - Tue Jun 23 22:34:26 2009
Q. Have you ever heard of this happening?
Asked by Mandaline - Tue Jun 23 22:16:24 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. havent heard of it before, but i would say, it's probable... children need care n' attention especially from their parents...if their parents are narcissistic, the child would feel alone as they're giving attention to their parents, instead of the other way round...sometimes, their lack of emotional maturity would lead to anxisty disorder as they don't know what to do...
Answered by Marijuana - Tue Jun 23 22:34:26 2009
What contributes to the psycho emotional makeup of narcissistic men?
Q. Did they have abusive pasts? Are they stunted emotionally? Can they ever change, mature, better themselves? Eoghan cheeky, cheeky!
Asked by Stars - Mon Feb 23 16:14:05 2009 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments
A. As usual a number of the people answering have no idea what they are talking about. There is a big difference between the layman's conception of what a narcissist is, and what the psychological definition is. Some call them malignant narcissists and that they suffer from narcissistic personality disorder, which is a fancy way of saying, " a really f'd up, rotten, piece of garbage. As someone said Freud believed that at birth we all go through a phase of narcissistic behavior, but the NPD person never grows out of it, possibly from lack of attention from the parents.Someone with NPD is stuck at a maturity level of a 6 yr old, and they have the same lame fantasies that are like a 15 yr olds throughout their lives. Someone has no idea of what… [cont.]
Answered by Alpha Scorpii - Mon Feb 23 17:11:32 2009
Q. Did they have abusive pasts? Are they stunted emotionally? Can they ever change, mature, better themselves? Eoghan cheeky, cheeky!
Asked by Stars - Mon Feb 23 16:14:05 2009 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments
A. As usual a number of the people answering have no idea what they are talking about. There is a big difference between the layman's conception of what a narcissist is, and what the psychological definition is. Some call them malignant narcissists and that they suffer from narcissistic personality disorder, which is a fancy way of saying, " a really f'd up, rotten, piece of garbage. As someone said Freud believed that at birth we all go through a phase of narcissistic behavior, but the NPD person never grows out of it, possibly from lack of attention from the parents.Someone with NPD is stuck at a maturity level of a 6 yr old, and they have the same lame fantasies that are like a 15 yr olds throughout their lives. Someone has no idea of what… [cont.]
Answered by Alpha Scorpii - Mon Feb 23 17:11:32 2009
How to handle a narcissistic type of person?
Q. I have two women colleagues at work one sitting in the same room with me and the other thank God not. The first one is full of herself, knows everything, judges people, everyone is incompetent, is crude, loud, unbearable in a word. However, when she has to stand up for herself she is nowhere to be found. The second one is angry but those outbursts are never to be predicted and she is more dangerous than the first one. This one is my boss. Help
Asked by blogit - Wed Jul 5 06:10:40 2006 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Narcissism refers to the kove of oneself. Narcissistic personality disorder is a type of personality disorder in which the person will be highly concerned about oneself. They will be mostly self centered. Please go through some of the dimensions related to Narcissism given below. Etiology Like most personality disorders, there are many factors that may contribute to the development of symptoms. Because the symptoms are long lasting, the idea that symptoms begin to emerge in childhood or at least adolescence is well accepted. The negative consequences of such symptoms, however, may not show themselves until adulthood. Symptoms The symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder revolve around a pattern of grandiosity, need for… [cont.]
Answered by bpv - Wed Jul 5 10:12:59 2006
Q. I have two women colleagues at work one sitting in the same room with me and the other thank God not. The first one is full of herself, knows everything, judges people, everyone is incompetent, is crude, loud, unbearable in a word. However, when she has to stand up for herself she is nowhere to be found. The second one is angry but those outbursts are never to be predicted and she is more dangerous than the first one. This one is my boss. Help
Asked by blogit - Wed Jul 5 06:10:40 2006 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Narcissism refers to the kove of oneself. Narcissistic personality disorder is a type of personality disorder in which the person will be highly concerned about oneself. They will be mostly self centered. Please go through some of the dimensions related to Narcissism given below. Etiology Like most personality disorders, there are many factors that may contribute to the development of symptoms. Because the symptoms are long lasting, the idea that symptoms begin to emerge in childhood or at least adolescence is well accepted. The negative consequences of such symptoms, however, may not show themselves until adulthood. Symptoms The symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder revolve around a pattern of grandiosity, need for… [cont.]
Answered by bpv - Wed Jul 5 10:12:59 2006
How do you decide if your leader is an office powerpath with narcissistic personality disorder ?
Q. In their "frame of reference", what they are doing looks reasonable.
Asked by counterspy - Sat Sep 6 02:07:39 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. By watching closely. In their frame of reference everything does seem fine. In YA questioners put up questions just about their narcissistic concerns which you can carefully answer but you'll never know how the person will take it. Narcissistic people and/or psychologically damaged people seldom recognize themselves.
Answered by Mountain Dweller - Sat Sep 6 19:32:32 2008
Q. In their "frame of reference", what they are doing looks reasonable.
Asked by counterspy - Sat Sep 6 02:07:39 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. By watching closely. In their frame of reference everything does seem fine. In YA questioners put up questions just about their narcissistic concerns which you can carefully answer but you'll never know how the person will take it. Narcissistic people and/or psychologically damaged people seldom recognize themselves.
Answered by Mountain Dweller - Sat Sep 6 19:32:32 2008
Why does Narcissistic personality disorder cause problems at work and relationship?
Q. How?
Asked by Need T - Mon Sep 3 04:21:55 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I have a friend now who has that, and I had a work colleague once who had it, and I can tell you from experience that it's aggravating. Everything is about that person, every conversation comes back to them. They might seem empathetic and caring, but it's hard to tell if they would do it except that others then view them as good people. And they need a lot of feedback and reinforcement all the time, so they take a lot of energy. Basically, they want to be worshipped but at the same time they're insecure so it's never really enough. And yet, they can be good and interesting people and get a lot done in life, so there are some positives, too. BTW, therapy doesn't work on them because narcissists don't see themselves as having a problem. [cont.]
Answered by Katherine W - Mon Sep 3 04:30:57 2007
Q. How?
Asked by Need T - Mon Sep 3 04:21:55 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I have a friend now who has that, and I had a work colleague once who had it, and I can tell you from experience that it's aggravating. Everything is about that person, every conversation comes back to them. They might seem empathetic and caring, but it's hard to tell if they would do it except that others then view them as good people. And they need a lot of feedback and reinforcement all the time, so they take a lot of energy. Basically, they want to be worshipped but at the same time they're insecure so it's never really enough. And yet, they can be good and interesting people and get a lot done in life, so there are some positives, too. BTW, therapy doesn't work on them because narcissists don't see themselves as having a problem. [cont.]
Answered by Katherine W - Mon Sep 3 04:30:57 2007
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