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An open letter to my brother, a child I never asked to raise . Content Warning.
I can’t help but consume your despair as my own, your emotions so closely tied to my own, I often wonder if we have any separation between us, we were born for each other, keeping each other from ending our days in a shallow grave
By L.D. Malachite 12 months ago in Psyche
The Origins of Narcissism: Exploring the “Why”
Let’s assume that narcissism is a learned behavior…. Sutherland’s theory about learned behaviors doesn’t really answer some serious questions about the free will and choice of each individual. Like two brothers raised by the same mother — one is narcissistic and the other is not. This raises questions about the root causes of narcissistic personality disorder.
By Waleed Ahmed12 months ago in Psyche
The Struggle To Overcome Self-Doubt And Feelings Of Imposter Syndrome. Top Story - February 2025.
I See it all the time. I Hear it all the time. People are Overcome with a Deep Struggle. Feelings of Self-Doubt. Feelings of Being an Imposter.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)12 months ago in Psyche
Understanding Narcissism Through the Lens of Evil
It is highly dependent on the personal life philosophy that you have. Regardless of whether you believe in evil as an archetypal idea that has inherent existence and validity, or if you feel that evil is nothing more than a means by which those who are intellectually lazy and simple-minded may shut down their thinking.
By Waleed Ahmed12 months ago in Psyche
Why the Narcissist Leaves: No Reason, Just Desire for Better
It is not necessary for the self-centered narcissist to have a reason for leaving, but their departure is often due to the fact that they have discovered someone else who they enjoy more than you. Someone who is considered by him or her to be a “safe heaven and a better catch.” Due to the fact that this situation might alter rapidly, the narc will often want your rear door to remain open.
By Waleed Ahmed12 months ago in Psyche
The Insidious Trauma Bond: Why Empaths Fall for Narcissists
The possibility of developing a trauma link with a narcissist is a consequence of untreated childhood trauma injuries. The personalities and experiences of the narcissist and the empath are quite similar due to their upbringing. The weakest link in the chain, the narcissist, developed narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) as a self-defense mechanism. Because you are more resilient, you are also attention-seeking, have a personality that is addictive, are people-pleasing, and needy, among other characteristics. The distinction lies, of course, in the fact that you are able to experience genuine affection for other individuals while also managing the unpleasant emotions of shame and guilt in a typical manner. You are able to develop as a person during the course of your lifetime. When you connect with individuals that you respect and love, you are attentive to the feedback that you get about those interactions. As a human, you develop in a natural way. In addition, you get knowledge from the triumphs and failures of other individuals. It gives you a more comprehensive perspective, one in which the world, and not just oneself, is intriguing. This is not the case for the individual who suffers from NPD.
By Waleed Ahmed12 months ago in Psyche
The Narcissistic Dance: Breaking Free from the Trauma Bond
The possibility of developing a trauma link with a narcissist is a consequence of untreated childhood trauma injuries. Both the narcissist and the empath have personalities and experiences from their upbringing that are fairly similar to one another. The narcissist, who is the weakest link in the chain, acquired narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) as a means of self-defense. Because you are more resilient, you are also attention-seeking, have a personality that is addictive, are people-pleasing, and needy, among other characteristics. The distinction lies, of course, in the fact that you are able to experience genuine affection for other individuals while also managing the unpleasant emotions of shame and guilt in a typical manner. You are able to develop as a person during the course of your lifetime. When you connect with individuals that you respect and love, you are attentive to the feedback that you get about those interactions. As a human, you develop in a natural way. In addition, you get knowledge from the triumphs and failures of other individuals. It gives you a more comprehensive perspective, one in which the world, and not just oneself, is intriguing. This is not the case for the individual who suffers from NPD.
By Waleed Ahmed12 months ago in Psyche
