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Narcissistic rage is a term coined by Heinz Kohut in 1972. This article on rage pertains to Kohut's use of the concept in Kohut's Self Psychology, a school of thought within the psychodynamic/psychoanalytic theory. Narcissistic rage is a reaction to narcissistic injury (when the narcissist feels degraded by another person). When the narcissist's grandiose sense of self-worth is perceivably being attacked by another person (typically in the form of criticism), the narcissist's natural reaction is to rage and pull down the self-worth of others (to make the narcissist feel superior to them). It is an attempt by the narcissist to soothe their internal pain and hostility, while at the same time rebuilding their own self-worth. Narcissistic rage should not be confused with anger (although the two are similar), and is not necessarily caused by a situation that would typically provoke anger in an individual. Narcissistic rage also occurs when the narcissist is perceivably being prevented from accomplishing their grandiose fantasies.Narcissistic rage is frequently short-term, and passes when the narcissist rationalizes the shame that they felt. HistoryHeinz Kohut was the first to coin the idea of narcissistic rage. His book “The Analysis of the Self” in 1972 introduced the psychoanalytic concept as pertaining to narcissistic rage. His explanation of narcissistic rage and depression stated, “depressions are interrupted by rages because things are not going their way, because responses are not forthcoming in the way they expected and needed”. He went further to say that narcissists may even search for conflict to find a way to alleviate pain or suffering. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License Does this sound like a narsissist to you ? Q. She never says she's sorry. Has fits of rage. Has had several affairs. Says absoultly disgusting sexually oriented things to the children. Takes turns having a favorite child. Can look you right in the eye and lie...and you believe her ! Tells you, you said things that you never said. Can not talk to her kids for months and acts like everything is ok?I really feel like this may be Narcissistic Personality Disorder...? what do you think ? Asked by Billy - Mon Feb 16 21:06:32 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments A. Billy, This sounds like anti-social personality disorder which was formerly called sociopathy or psychopathy. There is an excellent book on the subject, "The Sociopath Next Door" by Dr. Martha Stout. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM IV) is the book psychiatrists use to diagnose people. From DSM IV here are the criteria for anti-socials: 1. Failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behavior. 2. Deceitfulness, as indicated by repeat lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure. 3. Impulsivity or failure to plan ahead. 4. Irritability and aggressiveness. 5. Consistent irresponsibility. 6. Lack of remorse, as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing having… [cont.] Answered by Chronic IL - Mon Feb 16 21:28:17 2009 Would "acquired situational narcissism" be a number one suspect for the derailing of the Collins submarine ? Q. software project ? < Asked by Socrates207 - Mon Oct 13 18:23:47 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. huh? Answered by rjpc - Mon Oct 13 18:32:44 2008 My family is cracking apart, I cant hold it together. Please help.?
Q. I come from a family of 6; myself, my two parents, and my 3 sisters. I am the only boy in the family. My oldest sister, at 19 years old, is off in college.The next youngest sister is 14 and at the peak of her hormonal wrath. The youngest is 8 and due to trauma early in her life, a literal mauling by stray dogs at a barn when she was 6, she is excessively needy and clingy with massive over dependence on our mom. I'm 17 years old, in my senior year of high school, and my family is on the brink of disjunction. First of all, i would like to give background on my family. My dad is a radiologist; money is not and never has been a problem for us. We have moved frequently through out my lifetime due to increasingly more lucrative job offers.… [cont.] Asked by Luke N - Mon Sep 28 01:50:03 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments A. 1. Do your relatives know? 2. Has your Mom been to counselling? 3. Change doctors for your Mom? I'm thinking that at this stage, only a professional can help you; talk with your dad and see if he will go to counselling, and get your mom to go as well. If they won't go, relatives who know about it could help either with their problems or make them go. With quite a bit of counselling and rehabilitation, your family could become better. Answered by Sh-boom. - Mon Sep 28 03:53:30 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Narcissistic rage"
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