I want to confess something outrageous: I have always had a complicated relationship with mirrors-yes. They either give me an ego boost, making me feel like a goddess, or glare back with quiet judgment, making me feel like I am probably the most selfish person alive. Somewhere between those two reflections lives the theme of […]
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Youth Table Talk believes in the power of a well-placed quip to expose human foibles. And as a Psychiatrist in training with a fascination for personality and human ego, I find myself often intrigued and occasionally exasperated by the spectacle of narcissistic behavior. In my clinical encounters, lurking behind charm and charisma, I sometimes smell
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Does the ever-friendly, generous, and harmless friend or colleague under the facade of altruism force you into guilt, anxiety, and emotional codependency? As the saying goes “Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing”; Communal Narcissists are the best example you’ll get to witness in this article. Exploring Communal Narcissists The ready-to-die martyr and the god of altruism, yes
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Hello, my dear fellow! So, I am sure whenever you hear the term Narcissist, you imagine a self-centered, grandiose individual who posts insanely on social media, bragging about their materialistic belongings, luxurious cars, expensive vacations, and glamorous attire. And you say to yourself, “Oh, wait! That doesn’t apply to me, and I haven’t ever come
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If you are a frequent book reader and have ever tried reading self-help books, then I am sure you would be aware of the books on narcissism. These books reveal the “truth” about narcissists-their blame games, victim card, gaslighting, love bombing, and ultra prox max level of manipulation. On a serious note, these books are
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Narcissism is more than just self-obsessiveness. It is a very complex personality trait consisting of arrogance, lack of empathy, entitlement, and an insane desire for validation. There are times when we prioritize our needs above others and seek validation as well. However, a narcissist operates with an entirely different mindset that revolves around admiration, control,
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Vulnerable narcissists like covert narcissists portray themselves as reserved, uncertain, and nervous. However, people suffering from vulnerable narcissism have same kind of insecurities as patients of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD).The vulnerable narcissists have a unique way of showing these qualities and that can make individuals fall prey to their weird manipulation and exploitation. If
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Do you ever scroll through your social media feed and wonder why so many people seem eager to broadcast their “good deeds” to the world? From all those so-called influencers bragging about their charitable donations to all those everyday social media users sharing their latest act of kindness, it seems like helping others has
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Narcissism is extremely damaging and insidious. You may be in a long-term relationship with a narcissist for years without knowing that you’re being psychologically and emotionally mistreated. This type of damage leaves no apparent injuries, and you are usually the only one who is disturbed by their damaging and emotionally demoralizing behavior.Therefore, it is extremely
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“When someone treats you like crap, just remember it’s because there’s something wrong with them, not you. Normal people don’t go around destroying other people’s lives.” ~ Karen Salmansohn Sometimes a validating quote works like a bandage on our Narcissistic wounds. It reassures us that I am not alone, there’s a way to recover. We
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