Does Your Spouse Have a Personality Disorder
I had the privilege of being a guest on Jason Levoy’s podcast talking about narcissistic spouses. Here is the link to his site: Jason Levoy podcast
Personality Disorders
Narcissists and Their Flying Monkeys
Click on title to listen, then play. https://understanding-todays-narcissist.sounder.fm/episode/narcissists-and-their-flying-monkeys
9 Signs Someone at Work Has a Personality Disorder
Ever since Sue started work at the firm, everyone seemed more on edge, even the janitorial staff took cover when they saw her coming. Just her presence added a layer of intensity that wasn’t necessary. Co-workers paused when Sue entered the room as if waiting for an expectant hostile remark and then preparing to take… (more…)
What is Covert Borderline Personality Disorder?
Brenda was having excessive panic attacks. The attacks were intense, erratic, and debilitating. They lasted anywhere from brief seconds to a longer incredulous 30 minutes. Worse yet, they came out of nowhere with unknown causes or triggers which kept her from fully functioning at home, work, and socially. She was embarrassed, ashamed, and defeated by… (more…)
7 Indicators of a Narcissistic Friend
Dawn ran into the grocery store to grab a few things after a long day of work when she bumped into a friend. “Where have you been? It’s so good to see you?” her friend inquired. “You know… work, family, kids. We’ve been so busy lately,” Dawn quickly replied while knowing that what she said… (more…)
7 Ways to Protect Your Kids from Your Narcissistic Ex
Click on title to listen, then play. https://understanding-todays-narcissist.sounder.fm/episode/7-ways-to-protect-your-kids-from-your-narcissistic
Who is the Most Narcissistic Generation?
Click on title to listen, then play. https://understanding-todays-narcissist.sounder.fm/episode/who-is-the-most-narcissistic-generation
Narcissists and Their Flying Monkeys
Art imitates life and so it is with “Flying Monkeys”. The term was coined from the movie “The Wizard of Oz” in which the Wicked Witch dispatches monkeys to fly and get Dorothy and her dog. The monkeys obey her command, doing her dirty work for her, taunting and terrorizing Dorothy as she tries in… (more…)
Why Some People are Naturally Attracted to Narcissists
After her second failed marriage, and several dysfunctional relationships in between, Jamie began to see a pattern. She would fall quickly and deeply into the new relationship eagerly believing that this person was “the one”. Her emotional attachment would be so strong that she lost view of herself and often put aside her personal boundaries…. (more…)
Growing Up in the Shadow of a Narcissist
Marie’s first response to her therapist when asked about her childhood was “It was fine, my dad was perfect”. Now, this statement is gold for a therapist and begs to be mined further. After indulging Marie in the perfect father fantasy for a few minutes, the therapist took things on a different approach and asked… (more…)