{"id":3483,"date":"2020-10-26T12:37:14","date_gmt":"2020-10-26T11:37:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/?p=3483"},"modified":"2022-07-04T16:20:51","modified_gmt":"2022-07-04T15:20:51","slug":"malignant-narcissism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/malignant-narcissism\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Malignant Narcissism? 9 Signs To Spot The Malignant Narcissist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>All narcissists value adoration, praise, and validation. They all struggle or completely <a href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/narcissism-and-empathy\/\">lack empathy<\/a> for others, and they inadvertently hurt people with their selfish actions. Malignant narcissists, on the other hand, <em>intentionally <\/em>and <em>actively <\/em>harm others. They\u2019re more likely to use force and violence to meet their needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A malignant narcissist tends to lash out frequently with no regard for how their actions impact others. They may be hostile, threatening, or downright violent. Depending on their role, they can also yield extreme power. What is Malignant Narcissism? These 9 signs will help you to spot them early and stay away from them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wplogout-table-of-contents\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wplogout-toc-heading\"><strong>Table of Contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"dealing-with-malignant-narcissism\" class=\"wplogout-toc-contents\"><li><a href=\"#What-Is-Malignant-Narcissism?\" class=\"rank-math-link\">What is Malignant Narcissism?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Traits-of-Malignant-Narcissism\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Traits of Malignant Narcissism<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Difference-Between-a-Malignant-Narcissist-and-a-Sociopath?\" class=\"rank-math-link\">The difference with a Sociopath?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What-Causes-Malignant-Narcissism?\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Causes of Malignant Narcissism<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#dealing-with-malignant-narcissism\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Dealing with Malignant Narcissism<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"What-Is-Malignant-Narcissism?\">What Is Malignant Narcissism?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although there is only one established diagnosis for narcissistic personality disorder, narcissism itself lies on a spectrum. Some people exhibit relatively mild and benign traits (think: people who love taking excess selfies). On the extreme end, narcissist behavior can resemble that of sociopathy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Reading Suggestions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a aria-label=\"What is Fragile Narcissism? (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/fragile-narcissism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">What is Fragile Narcissism?<\/a><\/li><li><a aria-label=\"What is an Inverted Mirror Narcissist? (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/the-inverted-mirror-narcissist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">What is an Inverted Mirror Narcissist?<\/a><\/li><li><a aria-label=\"What is a Passive-Aggressive narcissist? (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/the-passive-aggressive-narcissist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">What is a Passive-Aggressive narcissist?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Malignant narcissism refers to a persistent pattern of actively seeking to sabotage other people\u2019s happiness, self-esteem, or relationships. For these reasons, experts often cite the Malignant Narcissist as the most dangerous subtype.&nbsp;There is also frequent overlap with<a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=76vPu_G2UkgC&amp;printsec=frontcover&amp;dq=isbn:0195341597&amp;hl=en&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwidsruBvuniAhUhoFsKHcwCBbsQ6AEIKjAA#v=onepage&amp;q&amp;f=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\"> antisocial personality disorder<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"Traits-of-Malignant-Narcissism\">What Are The Traits of Malignant Narcissism?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Malignant narcissism signs can range from being incredibly obvious to incredibly sneaky and subtle. The types of malignant narcissism vary from person to person. Depending on the context, symptoms may ebb and flow, and they can also progress over time. Let\u2019s get into some of the classic signs of a malignant narcissist.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/dealing-with-a-malignant-narcissist.jpg\" alt=\"dealing with a malignant narcissist\" class=\"wp-image-3491\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/dealing-with-a-malignant-narcissist.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/dealing-with-a-malignant-narcissist-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/dealing-with-a-malignant-narcissist-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/dealing-with-a-malignant-narcissist-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extreme Anger (That May Seem To Come Out of Nowhere)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A person looks at them strangely. Their spouse doesn\u2019t load the dishwasher. Their coworker makes a minor mistake during their group presentation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any of those seemingly mundane events can trigger extreme<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/what-is-narcissistic-rage\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Narcissistic rage (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Narcissistic rage<\/a>. When a narcissist feels threatened, they react with anger. Their anger acts as a protective shield against any semblance of vulnerability. They use this anger in various ways- threats, violence, extreme <a aria-label=\"gaslighting (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/what-is-gaslighting-in-narcissism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">gaslighting<\/a>&#8211; to restore their sense of power.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like the anger can manifest quickly, it can also disappear quickly. It\u2019s one of the reasons why loved ones struggle so often with narcissists. Their moods can be so unreliable that it\u2019s impossible to predict how they will react in a certain situation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Entitlement&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that all narcissists believe they are entitled to the things they want. Subsequently, they can\u2019t necessarily comprehend why other people don\u2019t see it their way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But they don\u2019t just stop at confusion. Not only do they fail to accept how other people think, but they will also take <em>any <\/em>measure they can to ensure they get what they want.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, if they think they deserve a job opportunity, they might:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Actively start a <a href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/how-to-deal-with-the-narcissists-smear-campaign\/\">smear campaign<\/a> against a competing coworker.<\/li><li>Befriend their superiors to try to manpower their way into winning the position.<\/li><li>Give dangerous threats about what they\u2019ll do if they don\u2019t get the role.<\/li><li>Make the workplace miserable if things don\u2019t go their way.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tendency To Interrupt and Dominate Conversations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When <a href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/the-narcissist-and-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"narcissists communicate with others (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">narcissists communicate with others<\/a>, it\u2019s not about fostering connection. Conversations are tools- the dialogue is about securing their needs. Instead of having a mutual exchange, they\u2019re calculating what <em>you <\/em>can offer them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, they tend to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Interrupt what people are saying to make their own point.<\/li><li>Get visibility distracted and restless when other people speak.<\/li><li>Monopolize the discussion by talking about their needs.<\/li><li>Criticize or shame others to get them to stop talking.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that this symptom doesn\u2019t apply to everyone, as not all types of malignant narcissism are created equally. Some are more callous and calculating in their interactions. They may adapt by using sophisticated manipulation (being charming, faking empathy) tactics to get close with other people.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paranoia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the main signs is their incessant paranoia. Generally speaking, they tend to be <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/2069198\/#:~:text=Paranoid%20phenomena%20can%20be%20seen,from%20internal%20agencies%20and%20representations.\">extremely distrustful of others<\/a>. They may have a rigid complex that only they can look out for themselves. The paranoia may manifest as statements like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><li><em>Don\u2019t listen to what anyone else says! They don\u2019t know what they\u2019re talking about.&nbsp;<\/em><\/li><li><em>You can\u2019t trust what you read these days.<\/em><\/li><li><em>They\u2019re going to take advantage of you- just watch!<\/em><\/li><li><em>They\u2019re out to get you. Keep your guard up at all times.<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lack of Remorse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>More than anything, they lack remorse for how their actions affect other people. Unlike most narcissists, they often don\u2019t even attempt to \u201cpretend\u201d remorse with <a href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/the-narcissist-and-apology\/\">fake apologies<\/a> or justifications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, they will usually continue to lash out or intimidate people until they\u2019re left alone. Because many people fear their rage, they tend to tiptoe around them when they\u2019re in a questionable mood.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extreme Thinking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>They often see things in fixed categories. People are good, or they are bad. Things are perfect, or they are a colossal failure. There is no middle ground.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This thinking comes from their own rules and logic. Interestingly, these rules and logic can change at any time. That\u2019s why it\u2019s not uncommon for them to seemingly change their mind out of nowhere. This happens when they latch onto a single piece of compelling evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, let\u2019s say the narcissist has a decent enough relationship with their neighbor. The neighbor praises their fancy car and outside landscaping, which validates the narcissist\u2019s self-worth. Then, the neighbor\u2019s dog poops on their lawn. This single event transforms the friendly neighbor into a mortal enemy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><em>How dare they let their dog do that? Do they really think they&#8217;re going to get away with this? Just wait!&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blaming Others<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All narcissists attempt to dodge personal accountability for their actions. Many of them will blame other people to avoid looking inwards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also blame others, even in extreme cases. For example, if they attack someone, they\u2019ll blame the other person for looking at them the wrong way. They will try to project and triangulate other people to avoid getting blamed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\"><strong>Reading Suggestion:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/the-narcissist-blames-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"How to Deal with Someone who Blames you for everything? (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">How to Deal with Someone who Blames you for everything?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Egosyntonic Aggression<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are they violent? Not always, but they tend to be. They often have intense rage issues coupled with poor impulse control. This recipe makes it easy for them to lash out at others, particularly when they feel threatened or slighted.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, the narcissist does not genuinely acknowledge or apologize for their violent behavior because they have egosyntonic aggression. Egosyntonic refers to core beliefs that are acceptable to oneself- they feel natural, persistent, and sensical.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Egodystonic, on the other hand, refers to thoughts or impulses that trigger shame, guilt, or distress. While most people have aggressive thoughts from time to time, having an egodystonic mindset prevents the action.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a narcissist, their violence is usually egosyntonic. It feels completely natural, and they don\u2019t have remorse for it. That\u2019s why they often downplay, justify, or outright their actions. For example, they might say gaslight you by saying something along these lines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><li><em>I wasn\u2019t even trying to hurt you. Stop being so sensitive.<\/em><\/li><li><em>I\u2019m sorry, but you shouldn\u2019t have done that. You know better.<\/em><\/li><li><em>I didn\u2019t mean to! I felt like I was getting backed into a corner. You shouldn\u2019t do that to me.<\/em><\/li><li><em>She was the one who lunged at me! It was self-defense.<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extreme Competitiveness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Malignant narcissists typically rank their success and well-being over everyone else\u2019s. To the outside world, they may come across as highly ambitious and extremely successful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winning is their top priority, even when their quest for coming out on top hurts other people. When they want something, they make all efforts into making that happen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, most ofn them won\u2019t even consider anything beyond leadership roles. To them, any subservient title is insulting and demeaning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their competitiveness can happen anywhere: in relationships, at work or school, and even in their own imagined challenges. For example, a <a href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/daughters-of-narcissistic-mothers\/\">narcissistic mother <\/a>might find herself competing against every other mother at her child\u2019s school. She makes it her mission to make sure her daughter is the top student, even though this goal may harm her child.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, this isn\u2019t a competition anyone else has joined. She\u2019s just decided that she needs to win against all the other moms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"Difference-Between-a-Malignant-Narcissist-and-a-Sociopath?\">What Is the Difference Between a Malignant Narcissist and a Sociopath?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some experts argue that there isn\u2019t much of a difference between the two terms. Narcissistic sociopaths exist, although it\u2019s important to recognize that not all narcissists are sociopaths and not all sociopaths are narcissists.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A narcissistic sociopath typically meets criteria for <em>both <\/em>narcissistic personality disorder and <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/000921.htm\">antisocial personality disorder<\/a>, a disorder characterized by a persistent pattern of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Aggression towards people or animals<\/li><li>Legal problems due to authority issues or lack of regard for other people<\/li><li>History of abusive relationships<\/li><li>Pathological lying&nbsp;<\/li><li>Lack of empathy or remorse<\/li><li>Poor impulse control<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Narcissism, at its core, is about needing admiration and recognition. Narcissists want to feel loved, and they want to feel important. All narcissistic behavior is in response to meeting those core needs. Sociopaths don\u2019t necessarily desire such validation. Instead, their dark motives usually come from a place of intense rage. When someone (or something) triggers that anger, they explode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"What-Causes-Malignant-Narcissism?\">What Causes Malignant Narcissism?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There isn\u2019t a single cause for narcissistic personality disorder. Experts believe narcissism comes from a combination of different genetic and environmental factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Childhood Trauma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In almost every circumstance, the narcissist has a previous history of childhood trauma.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/estd.org\/narcissism-consequence-trauma-and-early-experiences\">Childhood trauma<\/a> can include neglect, physical abuse, and emotional abuse. Trauma can also manifest when young children need to take care of their parents due to a medical or psychiatric issue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These children may grow up with a core belief that the world is unsafe and that people are bad and unreliable. They essentially take on a victim stance and learn to protect themselves by acting superior and powerful over others. Their super-inflated ego acts as a defense mechanism to shield their fragile and vulnerable selves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unreliable Parenting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A lack of parental consistency may also contribute to narcissism. All children need structure and boundaries to feel safe in the world. When they lack these needs, they may develop the complex that rules don\u2019t matter because nobody actually enforces them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Excess Praise&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Too much of a good thing can be problematic when it comes to narcissism. If someone receives constant validation and praise for every accomplishment, it can reinforce a grandiose sense of self. This is why many narcissists surround themselves with people who will enable their greatness- they need this constant reassurance about their self-worth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chronic Rejection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A pattern of chronic rejection can make narcissists more susceptible to malignant narcissism. Chronic rejection wounds the ego, and it chips away at someone\u2019s self-worth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people struggle with profoundly low self-esteem as a result. Malignant narcissists gravitate towards needing excess power, control, and dominance to ensure that nobody can hurt them again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\">How Can You Take Care Of Yourself If You\u2019re With A Malignant Narcissist?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, it\u2019s important to remember that most narcissists don\u2019t seek help on their own accord. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s because they cannot recognize their behavior as faulty or harmful. If they do enter treatment, it\u2019s usually for other reasons like depression or sometimes abuse. Sometimes they\u2019ll seek therapy to satisfy other requirements like court orders or ultimatums.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Malignant <a href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/narcissist-in-relationships\/\">narcissist relationships<\/a> can be devastating for loved ones. This personality type can be domineering and dangerous. While most narcissists recognize that they may cause pain to others, malignant narcissists <em>thrive <\/em>from this apparent torture.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But after abusing you, they tend to switch quickly into becoming the victim themselves. <em>I\u2019m just trying to make you a better person! I didn\u2019t want to hurt you, but this is what had to be done! <\/em>This pattern often keeps victims in a constant state of fear and helplessness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you suspect you\u2019re with a malignant narcissist, it\u2019s crucial to keep yourself safe. These narcissists rarely have much of an incentive to change, and your entire life may be in jeopardy. Logic and reasoning aren\u2019t viable solutions- instead, implement boundaries, reach out for support, and consider taking a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/the-no-contact-rule-the-narcissist-and-no-contact\/\" target=\"_blank\">no-contact approach<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Reading Suggestions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a aria-label=\"How to Stop Being a Narcissist? (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/how-to-stop-being-a-narcissist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">How to Stop Being a Narcissist?<\/a><\/li><li><a aria-label=\"What is a Cerebral Narcissist? (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/who-is-the-cerebral-narcissist-traits-symptoms-and-how-to-deal-with-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">What is a Cerebral Narcissist?<\/a><\/li><li><a aria-label=\"What is Vulnerable Narcissism?\u2028 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/vulnerable-narcissism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">What is Vulnerable Narcissism?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/signs-of-a-malignant-narcissist.jpg\" alt=\"signs of a malignant narcissist\" class=\"wp-image-3492\" width=\"512\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/signs-of-a-malignant-narcissist.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/signs-of-a-malignant-narcissist-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/signs-of-a-malignant-narcissist-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/signs-of-a-malignant-narcissist-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Sources Used For this Article<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><em>Antisocial personality disorder: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia<\/em>. (2013). Medlineplus.Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/000921.htm\">https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/000921.htm<\/a><\/li><li><em>Narcissism as a consequence of trauma and early experiences<\/em>. (2019, May 22). ESTD. <a href=\"http:\/\/estd.org\/narcissism-consequence-trauma-and-early-experiences\">http:\/\/estd.org\/narcissism-consequence-trauma-and-early-experiences<\/a><\/li><li>Garfield, D., &amp; Havens, L. (1991). Paranoid Phenomena and Pathological Narcissism. <em>American Journal of Psychotherapy<\/em>, <em>45<\/em>(2), 160\u2013172. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1176\/appi.psychotherapy.1991.45.2.160<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u200c<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> How do you know you are dealing with a malignant narcissist? 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