Our talk on narcissism with therapist @clakklaa is live! Join in, ask your questions, share your experiences or just listen. twitter.com/i/spaces/1DXGy…
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We’re talking about different kinds of narcissists now. #TwitterSpaces
Narcissistic parents and family structures.
“flying monkeys”, favouritism among siblings, encouraging competition between siblings
Narcissists often have a chaotic relationships that aren’t mutually beneficial, it’s often to gain something out of the relationship or the person. What the outside world thinks of him/her is more important
Can Narcissists love? No, and yes.. join us as we discuss this.
Narcissists don’t want to change because it benefits them.
Narcissists use triangulation often. It is a form of splitting. Splitting is where the narcissist manipulates a relationship between two friends, and then controls the communication between them (damages relationship and causes sense of rivalry between the two).
Triangulation by narcissists is trying to control the flow of conversation between two parties.
Protecting yourself against triangulation when you are observing that a third party is being inserted into your conversation is demanding that any relationship you choose to be in will be between you and that other person only.
There are subtypes of Narcissists. 1. Grandiose types often end up in leadership types(Trump, etc) 2. High functioning and 3. Covert/vulnerable types have big images of themselves, they think everyone’s dumb for not recognising that, often end up in clinical settings.
And then the rarest form are the ones who are clinically diagnosed with Narcissistic personality disorder who usually end up in psychiatric care. #TwitterSpaces
Narcissism can be genetic, but also a result of childhood, but less important than we think. #TwitterSpaces
The answer to the origin of NPD is not known: they think it’s a combo of genetics, socialisation, and environment #TwitterSpaces twitter.com/i/spaces/1DXGy…
Discussing the evolutionary aspect of NPD.
Narcissists tend to be good leaders. But ultimately screw things up for themselves. Narcissists are likeable in terms of dating – for a short term.
“My parent was a narcissist. I think I’m mimicking her behaviours. How does one break the pattern of abuse?” #TwitterSpaces
“Narcissism should be viewed as a spectrum. It’s not so binary as some people would suggest” #TwitterSpaces twitter.com/i/spaces/1DXGy…
An effect of dealing with narcissists is that you become overly paranoid. It’s not your fault, it’s a survival mechanism. Be aware of your experiences, but don’t let it ruin your future relationship. #TwitterSpaces
If you are afraid of your partner, in the U.K. there’s a law called Clare's Law - it’s the 'right to ask' - this enables someone to ask the police about a partner's previous history of domestic violence or violent acts
I’d you are being stalked, tell them that you don’t want any contact. It’s important. Document everything. Minimise contact from your side. Contact Police. If they don’t take you seriously, write your local MPs. Resources: @paladinservice @live_life_safe
Narcissists specialise on short term relationship and pathological lying. Enables abusers to dupe, manipulate, coerce and live double lives. They also get a huge buzz out of it. Much more awareness needed on these highly dangerous individuals.
You’re not less intelligent for being manipulated by a narcissist. This is something they have trained for their entire lives. #TwitterSpaces
You don't need to embody abuse to understand it, but some narcissists will try to sell it that way because they don't have empathy to perceive any perspective other than their own. #Twitterspaces
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