How common are real personality disorders?
We use the words ‘narcissist’ and ‘paranoid’ easily, but our amateur diagnoses may not be precise. This is especially true when considering what they say about narcissism.
5 Things Your Judgments of Others Could Reveal About You
This might explain why certain people get under your skin
The Narcissist, Dr. Amnesia, and The Fetishizer: My disastrous decade of dating
As we enter into the roaring ’20s, Queerty is looking back on the last 10 years of culture in our “Decade of Decadence” series.
Enmeshed Emotional Incest: The “Innocent” Abuser and “Grateful” Abusee
It hit me this week with sudden clarity. I realized that enmeshed emotional (non-physical) incest between a loving parent and their adored child may be …
3 Toxic Ways Female Narcissists and Sociopaths Terrorize Other Women
Female narcissists and sociopaths are insidious, covert, and often underhanded in the ways they prey on their victims. Just like male narcissists, they lack empathy. They are callous and sabotage others. Moreover, they have an excessive sense of entitlement. They need to be at the center of attention at all times.
‘Your dad had a heart attack because you were bad.’ Growing up with a narcissistic mum.
This post deals with child abuse and might be triggering for some readers.
One day, my mother and I were walking into IKEA. She was holding my daughter in a particular way she liked to, sort of a torso chokehold.
Me, myself and I: Are you a conversational narcissist?
When you engage in conversation with a friend or colleague, what are your usual responses?
Do you listen, engage and ask appropriate questions? Find a way to redirect the conversation back to yourself? Do you add in a similar experience you had?
‘Loneliest Man In America’ Donald Trump Is ‘Malignant Narcissist’ With No Friends, Mental Health Group Says
For nearly three years, White House insiders and Trump acquaintances have painted a portrait. The portrait shows a man with no true friends or emotional ties. A new report documents this.
Introversion Revisited: Write Me…Don’t Call Me
In April of 2018, I finally wrote about a topic that had been on my mind for years. The title of the article said it all: Introverts: We’re NOT Just Broken Extroverts. The response was something along the lines of, “Thank you! Someone finally said it!”.
David Reiss, a practicing psychiatrist, has raised alarm bells about the mental health of Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani.
Trump has co-opted the GOP completely and more letters to the editors
It has never been a matter of if, but when, President Trump would be impeached. He cheated and lied in his business and personal life. He was a corrupt businessman, and he is a corrupt president.
Why I Chose To Be Alone At Christmas
Holidays are traditionally the time when Homo sapiens gather in flocks, herds and swarms. It’s deep in the race to cluster at Christmas.
Then there are the rest of us. Alone for Christmas.
The Intentional Art of Not Raising a Narcissist
Research emphasizes core traits that support healthy emotional function.
‘Narcissist’ teenagers jailed for 16 years after stabbing of 17-year-old
Rhett Carty-Shaw tried to murder former girlfriend at behest of Kyro Mori Akhiro
Who’s more likely to be a narcissist – young or old?
The conclusion of a long study is that narcissistic qualities decrease as people get older.
National Review Editor Eviscerates CNN: Trump May Be a ‘Habitual Liar and an Unreconstructed Narcissist,’ But So is CNN
The Editor of the conservative National Review is taking flamethrower to CNN.
Decoding the Narcissism-Charisma link: A facet approach
Narcissists appear to be charismatic, yet the literature is inconsistent as to the systematic relationship between narcissism and charisma.
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