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====== Narcissism ====== | ====== Narcissism ====== |
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Narcissism exists on a continuum that ranges from normal to abnormal personality expression. Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)[(NPD>Narcissistic personality disorder[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissistic_personality_disorder|Wikipedia]])] is a personality disorder that is characterized by an excessive sense of self-importance, a lack of empathy for others, and a need for admiration. It is often associated with an inflated ego, a sense of entitlement, and a preoccupation with fantasies of power, success, and attractiveness. Narcissism is thought to be a result of a combination of genetic, environmental, and cultural factors, and it tends to manifest in early adulthood. | Narcissism exists on a continuum that ranges from normal to abnormal personality expression. Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)[(NPD>Narcissistic personality disorder[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissistic_personality_disorder|Wikipedia]])] is a personality disorder that is characterized by an excessive sense of self-importance, a lack of empathy for others, and a need for admiration. It is often associated with an inflated ego, a sense of entitlement, and a preoccupation with fantasies of power, success, and attractiveness. Narcissism is thought to be a result of a combination of genetic, environmental, and cultural factors, and it tends to manifest in early adulthood. |
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<blockquote>You will often hear people say, 'Oh, I'm very narcissistic,' or, 'It was a wound to my narcissism.' Such comments are not a true recognition of the condition; they are throw-away lines. To really recognize narcissism in oneself is profoundly distressing and often associated with denial." | <blockquote>You will often hear people say, 'Oh, I'm very narcissistic,' or, 'It was a wound to my narcissism.' Such comments are not a true recognition of the condition; they are throw-away lines. To really recognize narcissism in oneself is profoundly distressing and often associated with denial. |
<cite> Symington, Neville - "Narcissism: A New Theory" [( :harvard:Symington2013>> | <cite> Symington, Neville - "Narcissism: A New Theory" [( :harvard:Symington2013>> |
authors : Symington, Neville | authors : Symington, Neville |
== List of common gaslighting techniques == | == List of common gaslighting techniques == |
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Gaslighters have many techniques [(Gaslighting>Gaslighting Definition, Techniques and Being Gaslighted[[https://www.healthyplace.com/abuse/emotional-psychological-abuse/gaslighting-definition-techniques-and-being-gaslighted|HealthyPlace]])] including (Common gaslighting techniques|Wikipedia CCSA 3.0) [(Common_gaslighting_techniques>Common gaslighting techniques[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaslighting#Common_gaslighting_techniques|Wikipedia]])] : | Gaslighters have many techniques [(Gaslighting>Gaslighting Definition, Techniques and Being Gaslighted[[https://www.healthyplace.com/abuse/emotional-psychological-abuse/gaslighting-definition-techniques-and-being-gaslighted|HealthyPlace]])] (Common gaslighting techniques|Wikipedia CCSA 3.0) [(Common_gaslighting_techniques>Common gaslighting techniques[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaslighting#Common_gaslighting_techniques|Wikipedia]])] highlighting the comorbidity of narcissism with the other dark tetrade traits machiavelism and sadism: |
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In 2018, he founded the Surviving Narcissism, which includes the Surviving Narcissism YouTube channel[(SurvivingNarcissism>Surviving Narcissism YouTube channel[[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIELB1mz8wMKIhB6DCmTBlw|Youtube]])] and the Dr. Les Carter YouTube channel[(LesCarter>Dr. Les Carter YouTube channel[[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZltLphbGES9winlzROiWLw|Youtube]])]. In addition to his writing and speaking, he also maintains a private practice in Dallas, Texas, where he helps individuals and couples dealing with narcissistic personality disorder and other mental health issues. | In 2018, he founded the Surviving Narcissism, which includes the Surviving Narcissism YouTube channel[(SurvivingNarcissism>Surviving Narcissism YouTube channel[[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIELB1mz8wMKIhB6DCmTBlw|Youtube]])] and the Dr. Les Carter YouTube channel[(LesCarter>Dr. Les Carter YouTube channel[[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZltLphbGES9winlzROiWLw|Youtube]])]. In addition to his writing and speaking, he also maintains a private practice in Dallas, Texas, where he helps individuals and couples dealing with narcissistic personality disorder and other mental health issues. |
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