The narcissist expects others to mirror him or her perfectly. When a narcissists looks into your eyes, not only does he see his reflection but he expects you to feed back to him his flawless vision of himself. The smallest criticism or oversight is a source of psychological wounding. Learning how to stand up and empower yourself in your relationship with this dictator will change your life in the most positive of ways. Visit my website:www.thenarcissistinourlife.com Linda Martinez-Lewi, Ph.D... Read Full Story
A unique energy surrounds the mighty. Associating with a narcissist can be intoxicating. Powerful narcissistic people are treated differently, gratuitously rewarded and treated with undeserved respect. Followers of narcissists squander their lives in an exquisite captivity of paying homage to their narcissistic master. Linda Martinez-Lewi, Ph.D. Telephone Consultation Email: lmlphd@gmail.com Read Full Story
The narcissist's ego is always full blown whether the winds of fate are favorable or unfavorable. When catastrophe strikes for others, the narcissist is disinterested and aloof. He/she does not want to be part of tragedy, especially when it arrives at someone else's doorstep. The narcissist will use the reverses of others to bring attention to himself if he can garner plenty of ego satisfactions from it. He makes empty promises to help friends or business associates but disappears when he... Read Full Story
Each person deserves a sense of respect and psychological protection. This inner feeling of entitlement begins when we are very young and stems from how we are treated by our parents. If we are loved as a valuable unique human being, we begin as little children to internalize these positive feelings about ourselves. At the same times good parents teach their children by example and learning to respect them and other human beings. In many instances parents are insensitive and abusive... Read Full Story
The narcissist draws a circle of admirers around him/her that provides him with a constant flow of praise, adulation, even worship. Those who are married to narcissists are members of this special club. Those who cast their fates with high functioning narcissists benefit from financial security, a comfortable lifestyle, social status, business opportunities. "The narcissist draws a magical, golden circle around himself...Those inside this chosen enclave are privileged. Members of this elite... Read Full Story
Taking your life back from a narcissist is a tall order----but it can be done. The first step is recognizing that you are involved with a narcissist through marriage and the narcissistic family tableau. This is often one of the most difficult aspects of the process. Many spouses suffer for years, blaming themselves that they feel trapped and miserable in their marriage. I have heard from so many spouses who spent decades, forcing themselves to make their marriage to a narcissist work. The... Read Full Story
In Chinese acupuncture, practiced for thousands of years, the doctor goes to the source of the ailment. This ancient science is complex and elegant and has brought forth countless healings throughout the ages. If you want to know the truth about a human being, go to the source---childhood roots. Some would say that doesn't matter. I disagree, especially when you are dealing with a narcissistic personality and they are making your life intolerably painful. I understand. Those who are... Read Full Story
There are high and lower level narcissists and layers in between. Every narcissistic personality has specific characteristics by which he or she can be identified: self absorbed, extreme self entitlement, lack of empathy,grandiosity,manipulative and exploitive of others. Lower level narcissists do not succeed in the world like their high achieving brothers and sisters. One attribute of the lower level narcissist that stands out is a persistent paranoia. Paranoia is "a pervasive fear that... Read Full Story
There is a persistent irresistible pull toward attaching ourselves to the powerful and successful-- human beings who are confident, unafraid, even brash. They are high level narcissists. They write their scripts and yours. They are the originators and controllers of their grand drama. The narcissist will take over your life if you let him/her. This can happen easily if you are receptive to his masterful act. Suddenly this unique human being appears and promises to lift you up and out of... Read Full Story
Narcissists become more ruthless and self entitled as they continue to get away with more outrageous behaviors. In business they frequently violate ethical standards and the law. Their singular motivation is winning, whatever that means to them. No one is more up to this task than a successful narcissist in blood sport mode. At the top of their ruthless game, they have won countless battles, using the same tactics: intimidation, threats, manipulation, deception, outright lies, turning one... Read Full Story
