Narcissists aren’t always hypochondriacs, but they may display symptoms that suggest a certain degree of illness anxiety disorder. Some psychologists believe “Narcissistic personalities are particularly vulnerable to hypochondria,” while others maintain they’re more likely to suffer from factitious disorder. So, what’s the difference? Hypochondria is an anxiety disorder that causes the sufferer to imagine physical … Read more
Narcissists are a resilient bunch who are less likely to feel stressed or depressed than the rest of us. It hardly seems fair. Their actions and behavior have such a negative impact on those around them! This resilience means it can be challenging to make a narcissist feel bad. No matter what you say, they … Read more
Narcissists underestimate others because it makes them feel powerful and entitled. They often look down on people once they realize their inevitable humanness. Because narcissists often see things from a black-or-white perspective, anything that’s less than perfect is perceived to be a failure. Once they start devaluing another person, the underestimating begins. Although feeling underestimated … Read more
When you were a baby, you copied everything your mother did. You breathed in when she inhaled, exhaled when she did, smiled when she smiled and cried when you saw she was sad. This was how you learned how to communicate and engage with other people, and it’s what you continue to do to create … Read more
As a narcissist, you believe you’re superior to everyone around you and more deserving of attention and admiration than anyone else. But what happens when you meet someone who feels the same? When two narcissists meet, you might expect them to engage in furious rivalry as they battle for the attention they desperately need, but … Read more
Being in a relationship with a narcissist is fraught with drama and emotion. You probably struggle with their inflated sense of self and inability to show respect. Unfortunately, it’s tough to maintain a healthy relationship without mutual respect, and gaining genuine respect from a narcissist can be an uphill battle, given their self-centered nature and … Read more
There’s usually a honeymoon period at the beginning of any new relationship. A time when the two of you are head-over-heels in love and flooded with happy endorphins. If your partner is always available for you, continuously showering you with affection and gifts and making great promises for the future, you have every right to … Read more
A breakup usually signals the end of a relationship, but not when you break up with a narcissist. Even if you stop all contact, a narcissist will persistently seek new ways to get your attention. Even if they dumped you, they wouldn’t let you move on because they can’t bear to have their narcissistic supply … Read more
Want to learn a few funny things to say to a narcissist? Narcissists are self-absorbed, abrasive people. They can be a pain to deal with and even worse to live with, and it’s tempting to clap back at them after one of their tirades. What’s worse, though, are the long-term effects of exposure to a … Read more
The relationship started out great – they were charming, affectionate, and never stopped telling you how much they loved you. Just a short while later, they became distant, and then came the insults, gaslighting, and emotional blackmailing. They were not the partner you fell in love with and now it seems that this narcissist is … Read more