ptsd
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; The storm after the storm.
The Scapegoat and the Golden Child: A Narcissistic Mother’s Tactics
Because the scapegoat is watching. (alternately, people are watching) The narcissist doesn’t “parent” to improve the wellbeing of their child. They don’t have normal parenting instincts. Instead, they have a need to be seen or perceived in a certain way. They have a need to be in power, to be validated, and to see and keep others down.
By Waleed Ahmed11 months ago in Psyche
The Aging Narcissist: How Their Behavior Gets Worse with Time
The aging narcissist becomes more and more narcissistic as they age. Becoming elderly is a normal part of the developmental stage of life for most people, but not for the narcissistic. They may have always been somewhat narcissistic, but it becomes worse as they age. Especially when the midlife crisis catches up to them. This is where you will see them trying to hold on to what is left of their youthful years. Dressing younger, getting plastic surgery in an effort to look young, going to the gym to alter their body, or buying a sport or luxury vehicle to impress or attract younger victims. Some will even divorce their lifetime spouse only to get involved with or to remarry a younger victim, because this feeds into their need for narcissistic supply. Even as they age, they still want and need to have their ego constantly stroked.
By Waleed Ahmed11 months ago in Psyche
The Depths of Enneagram 4: Introversion, Intuition, and Individuality
In terms of psychological health, Enneagram 4s may be found in a wide variety of forms, sizes, and degrees. Concerning a person’s psychological health, the Enneagram or the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) must be a primary focus of any analysis. It is impossible for a healthy four to be similar to an unhealthy or ordinary four, and vice versa.
By Waleed Ahmed11 months ago in Psyche
Reading the Silent Signs of a Covert Narcissist
Dealing with a hidden narcissist exposes a whole other world of nonverbal communication applicable for the circumstances. Though it is rather easy to recognize when it is happening to you, it is regrettably quite difficult to provide a thorough explanation of it.
By Waleed Ahmed11 months ago in Psyche
Understanding Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Therapy and Challenges
The majority of mental health disorders are addressed with a mix of psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy. However, personality disorders, such as Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), are unresponsive to pharmacological treatment. If medications are provided, they will be used to address the symptoms of any concurrent conditions that may exist. Individuals with narcissistic personality disorder may achieve optimal rehabilitation via a program that provides individual, group, and family treatment. Continuous and rigorous long-term treatment may assist individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder in understanding the detrimental effects of their illness on their lives and hindering their potential, while the contributions of peers and loved ones can provide context, depth, and reinforcement to these insights. Narcissism serves as a fundamental organizing component of personality for individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD); hence, mental health professionals will not confront the disease overtly or forcefully. The therapeutic procedure should be undertaken with intentionality and prudence to prevent the patient from becoming overwhelmed prematurely. Therapists and narcissistic patients will collaboratively identify the attitudes and behaviors that generate stress, conflict, and unhappiness in the patient’s life. During rehabilitation, therapists will motivate individuals with NPD to engage in constructive behaviors to mitigate the adverse effects of their narcissistic traits, offering practical guidance and training to facilitate this process. Therapists treating narcissistic individuals must endeavor to establish an environment devoid of judgmental attitudes, concentrating only on solutions. A positive therapeutic approach is crucial, as it fosters trust and enhances the efficacy of communication between physician and patient. Therapeutic approaches based on empirical evidence for individuals diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder often encompass:
By Waleed Ahmed11 months ago in Psyche
