Narcissistic Personality Disorder
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good ol assertiveness.
learning how to express anger annoyance and displeasure
Being addicted to a nice image of ourselves.
if there is any issue that is most common on internet advice forums it is assertiveness.
as we get older we learn to show our claws but in an appropriate way. Its challenging. we all err on side of either aggression or avoidance.
communication skill is everything imo.
learning how to express anger annoyance and displeasure
Being addicted to a nice image of ourselves.
if there is any issue that is most common on internet advice forums it is assertiveness.
as we get older we learn to show our claws but in an appropriate way. Its challenging. we all err on side of either aggression or avoidance.
communication skill is everything imo.
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I lean more on the avoidance side. Peace keeper. I'm also an empath I think.
Why am I this way? I have no idea. Remember when I said I was weak?
Well, it's not just weakness. There is more to my story that I probably can't share on here. I wish I could but I think I better side step it.
I've come to love this place, it's become important to me.
That's never happened before..... a chat forum that hooked me so much.
I can't make the mistake of triggering someone and then feel like I have to leave.
I do want to thank you, though, for encouraging me to at least bring it out.
I thought I would come on here and keep it hidden, but we are not meant to hide what's really under our skin. Not forever. Also, thank you for the kind words you wrote on your game thread. I consider you one of my best friends on here.
Why am I this way? I have no idea. Remember when I said I was weak?
Well, it's not just weakness. There is more to my story that I probably can't share on here. I wish I could but I think I better side step it.
I've come to love this place, it's become important to me.
That's never happened before..... a chat forum that hooked me so much.
I can't make the mistake of triggering someone and then feel like I have to leave.
I do want to thank you, though, for encouraging me to at least bring it out.
I thought I would come on here and keep it hidden, but we are not meant to hide what's really under our skin. Not forever. Also, thank you for the kind words you wrote on your game thread. I consider you one of my best friends on here.
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Oh my goodness, I am so sorry you are experiencing dating a narcissist! I was in a relationship with a narcissist a while ago and it certainly did some damage. I think @morefaithrequired has some good advice regarding this topic.
If you don't mind, would you be comfortable opening up a little more about what's going on? I understand if not!!
While Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is often characterized by feelings of self-importance and a hunger for admiration, the most harmful symptom of NPD is a lack of empathy and disregard for other people. This disorder can occur alongside Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD). Narcissists are often very manipulative (like you said, they are pros at brainwashing). A relationship with a narcissist is often emotionally abusive. They often pretend to be charismatic and romantic to attract a victim. They hold this facade and any positive behaviors over you whenever you confront them about their cruel behavior. For example, a narcissist may bring up the time they surprised you with flowers and a date when you are trying to tell them that their backhanded comments hurt your feelings. Although a person who suffers from NPD is the victim of a cruel mental illness, it is a horrible issue when some narcissists choose to act on their impulses to dehumanize others.
Based on my experience with narcissists, I have learned to identify the emotional abuse tactics they use so I can avoid being emotionally destroyed by them. However, it's a bit more difficult when you're romantically involved with one. I totally understand how you are asking yourself "why am I still with him?" I was asking myself the same thing last summer. It's like a tug-o-war: half of you wants to stay with them while the other half wants to be free! This confusion and reluctance is a result of the manipulation tactics they use. Here is a list of tactics that narcissists use (content warning: language). I'm sure that you are unfortunately familiar with at least some of them:
https://thoughtcatalog.com/shahida-...ociopaths-and-psychopaths-use-to-silence-you/
When you can actively identify the tactics your narcissistic partner is using, you can separate the person they are pretending to be from the dark and sinister reality of their character. This may help you break free from his control!
If you don't mind, would you be comfortable opening up a little more about what's going on? I understand if not!!
While Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is often characterized by feelings of self-importance and a hunger for admiration, the most harmful symptom of NPD is a lack of empathy and disregard for other people. This disorder can occur alongside Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD). Narcissists are often very manipulative (like you said, they are pros at brainwashing). A relationship with a narcissist is often emotionally abusive. They often pretend to be charismatic and romantic to attract a victim. They hold this facade and any positive behaviors over you whenever you confront them about their cruel behavior. For example, a narcissist may bring up the time they surprised you with flowers and a date when you are trying to tell them that their backhanded comments hurt your feelings. Although a person who suffers from NPD is the victim of a cruel mental illness, it is a horrible issue when some narcissists choose to act on their impulses to dehumanize others.
Based on my experience with narcissists, I have learned to identify the emotional abuse tactics they use so I can avoid being emotionally destroyed by them. However, it's a bit more difficult when you're romantically involved with one. I totally understand how you are asking yourself "why am I still with him?" I was asking myself the same thing last summer. It's like a tug-o-war: half of you wants to stay with them while the other half wants to be free! This confusion and reluctance is a result of the manipulation tactics they use. Here is a list of tactics that narcissists use (content warning: language). I'm sure that you are unfortunately familiar with at least some of them:
https://thoughtcatalog.com/shahida-...ociopaths-and-psychopaths-use-to-silence-you/
When you can actively identify the tactics your narcissistic partner is using, you can separate the person they are pretending to be from the dark and sinister reality of their character. This may help you break free from his control!
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Hard to be proud when one totally sucks at everything.
Thank you for that link. I have researched this disorder many times over, but have never come across this one. Many of these tactics refer to my situation.
Aggressive jabs disguised as jokes........ I could never find the term for this.
This happens all the time. Also, covert and overt threats, and preemptive defense.
I didn't know these terms, but am familiar with the descriptions. Gaslighing is also a factor. I am ok with talking about this, but discreetly. Do you accept PM?
Is that an option on here? Some things are just a bit touchy. You seem genuine and kind, so I would trust you.
Aggressive jabs disguised as jokes........ I could never find the term for this.
This happens all the time. Also, covert and overt threats, and preemptive defense.
I didn't know these terms, but am familiar with the descriptions. Gaslighing is also a factor. I am ok with talking about this, but discreetly. Do you accept PM?
Is that an option on here? Some things are just a bit touchy. You seem genuine and kind, so I would trust you.
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Private Message. I have seen that term before. I should have just typed it out instead of being lazy, but the page was acting up at 5he time so I had to make it short. And by the way, when you first posted on here and said,
"sorry i didnt notice your thread.
i was busy starting my own.
i feel like a narcissist."
At the time, I didn't get the joke........ I have too many blond moments.
"sorry i didnt notice your thread.
i was busy starting my own.
i feel like a narcissist."
At the time, I didn't get the joke........ I have too many blond moments.
