As insensitive as the abuser is to you, they are sensitive to themselves. Narcissistic injuries are generally caused by stray comments or acts that wouldn’t cause pain to anyone but a narcissist. Narcissistic injuries oftentimes lead to narcissistic rage. Example: You cooked spaghetti for dinner ...
As insensitive as the abuser is to you, they are sensitive to themselves. Narcissistic injuries are generally caused by stray comments or acts that wouldn’t cause pain to anyone but a narcissist. Narcissistic injuries oftentimes lead to narcissistic rage. Example: You cooked spaghetti for dinner ...
It can be very painful to realize that the child you worked so hard to raise is not living up to their potential. Even more heartbreaking is the realization that you may not have a very good relationship with them. Sometimes these issues can make you feel like you’ve failed. As p...
How to deal with them? I agree with Martha Stout's suggestion that the best method to deal with psychopaths is to detach from them or the situations in which they operate. However, I do not share the consensus that there is neither a cure nor any effective treatment for...
Love yourself and respect yourself enough to fill the well that they bleed dry. They might not be capable of giving you the love and respect you deserve, but you are. [irp posts=”793″ name=”Toxic People: 12 Things They Do and How to Deal with Them”] Be careful of repeating the...
Tips for How to Parent with Bipolar Disorder About The Author Natasha Tracy Natasha Tracy is an award-winning writer, speaker, advocate, and consultant from the Pacific Northwest. She has been living with bipolar disorder for 26 years and has written more than 2000 articles on the subject. Fin...
Emotional blackmail is abusive manipulation that may include the use of rage, intimidation, threats, shame, or guilt. Shaming you instills self-doubt to make you feel insecure. It can even be couched in a compliment: “I’m surprised that you of all people you’d stoop to that!” A cla...
Handle emotionally immature people and boost your own maturity Being in a relationship with an adult who's emotionally immature can be frustrating and exhausting. Whether the person is your child, parent, friend, coworker, or significant...