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Signs and Effects of Narcissism

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 In the last blog, we learnt a little about how to identify a narcissist, whether it's me, myself or people around me. A quick recap ..  Narcissistic Abuse is quite difficult to endure but the sooner one gains an understanding of it, the faster the healing from the same. Now for some of the SIGNS and EFFECTS of a Narcissist who could be a sibling, spouse, parent/s or inlaws , boss, colleague or a friend and Narcissistic Abuse are as follows:  : First and foremost people doubt the abuse ever took place . In public it's so subtle, cleverly manipulated and disguised in the form of repeating a so called funny incident or calling you a joker or clumsy as an example. They laugh with everyone in the room to make the insult seem ... "Well intentioned." As a result of the above, you are left upset or confused, embarrassed or even even guilty for looking or sounding  like an unwise or silly person. : Experience Difficulty making decisions : Since you are constantly at the rece...

Narcissism

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Most of us may already know this term but just to have a little more clarity, narcissism is a totally self-centred personality style, includes a person thinking very highly of himself or herself and believing that others are way inferior.  A person suffering from narcissism is a narcissist who also lacks the ability to think about or care for feelings of others. While narcissists are all about control, control and control, let's understand some very common traits of a narcissist; : Sense of superiority and self importance.  : Lack of responsibility which in turn means  it always has to be someone else's fault for every wrong in their life. : Exaggerated need for attention and validation which ofcourse can only come from others. : A powerful need to control and become vindictive when things or people don't go their way.  :  Fragile Ego ; If and when they recieve a minor ( not to talk about major) criticism from their coworker, family or friends, be ready for that...