Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex and often misunderstood mental health condition. It is characterized by a pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotions. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) identifies ten classic traits of BPD that can help to identify and diagnose the disorder. Fear of Abandonment: One …
Growing up with narcissistic parents can be physically, emotionally, as well as psychologically damaging to an extreme extent. Children who grow up with narcissistic parents often fail to get the proper psychological and emotional support they require in order to function as a healthy adult. What’s the Effect of a Narcissistic Parent? Self-centered parents often …
Living with a narcissist can make your life miserable. But it’s even worse if you must spend any moment of the holiday season with them. The narcissist in your family tree may be a parent, an adult child, even an in-law. Whoever it is means putting up with their incessant need for attention, their self-aggrandizement, …
If you had to explain your narcissist family member in one word, what would you say? Self-centered, egomaniac, bigheaded, or all three? Whatever you think about the narcissist in your life, one thing about them is true for sure – they ruin the holidays – EVERY SINGLE TIME! Narcissists and bad parenting / bad behavior …
Narcissists can be annoying to live with, even dangerously manipulative in some cases. While many people exhibit some degree of narcissism, it’s those with a narcissistic personality disorder that you should be careful of. Knowing how a narcissist manipulates people can help you avoid being manipulated by them. Here are some common ways in which …
Mothers are supposed to protect their children from the terrors of the outside world. But what if they become the source of terror themselves? Narcissistic mothers can hinder their child’s emotional and mental development, causing serious psychological harm that can be difficult to reverse. Life With a Narcissistic Mother Narcissists have zero empathy. They don’t …
It was in the year 1801 when the concept of Personality Disorders was first introduced by a psychiatrist named Philippe Pinel. Later, the concept evolved to include 3 clusters/types of disorders with 10 disorders in total. What is a Personality Disorder? Personality disorders make one think, feel, and behave differently than others. In other words, …
Narcissists are a tough bunch. It’s not just hard to live with them, it can be impossible and unbearable. The company of a Narcissist can drive you mad in a short time period, sometimes happening without you even realizing it! What is Micromanipulation? How Do Narcissists Do It? Whether a person has been diagnosed with …
They say the only worse thing than having to deal with a Narcissist, is having to deal with an aging one. Narcissist are desperately self-centered people. Their craving for attention and drama is never-ending. And they can go to all ends just to make sure they’re seen, heard, and most importantly, obeyed. A Narcissist sets …
Growing up in a Narcissistic family comes with a long list of adverse effects for those who’re ignored, overlooked, manipulated, and burdened by the Narcissist’s needs. However, the lifelong trauma and mental health disorders doesn’t just affect the invisible child or the scapegoat. Golden Child Syndrome is real! What is the Golden Child Syndrome? According …