From Fragile Egos to Unmet Needs — Narcissistic rage can be caused by various factors. In general, narcissistic rage occurs when the narcissist feels threatened and insecure. However, some particular causes could be: Someone may hide their true character and conceal internal injuries behind a fake personality based on lies as a result of early childhood trauma…

Recognizing the Red Flags — Antagonistic Narcissism This type of narcissist is usually the opposite of communal narcissists. There are some distinct traits which can help you identify them easily. For instance, Extremely competitive Being vindictive Being disagreeable and argumentative Exploiting other people Reluctant to forgive Trust issues Apart from these, this type of narcissist is also…

The Art of Deception: Recognizing the Characteristics of a Compulsive Liar — According to Aimee Daramus, PsyD, “Compulsive liars are people who have very little control over their tendency to use lying as a coping skill. They may lie to manage social situations or meet their own psychological needs of safety, security, or belonging.” For example, a compulsive liar can make up…

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How to Recognize Them — Toxic relationships are not always seen in romantic partnerships, they could exist among family, friends or even co-workers. No matter where any type of toxic relationship can be very distressing and demanding specifically when things are not handled properly. For instance, try to identify these signs to understand whether you…

Part 1 — Keeping my curtains closed Putting a barrier Between you and me Don’t want you to know You can intimidate me. Now you can’t sneak peek Into my life anymore, I know you will send The Trojan Horses, How delusional to think I can’t spot them I found a secret passageway …

In The Context Of Personal Relationships — When it comes to sociopaths and narcissists, they usually thrive when they are the centre of attention. In their pursuit of supremacy, narcissists feel the urge to overpower others and make them feel inferior. For instance, if you mention any of your proud accomplishments, they will purposefully make subtle comments…

Let’s Find Out — People with Dependent Personality Disorder often have low self-esteem and feel helpless and powerless, leading them to cling to others for support and guidance. They may have difficulty expressing their opinions and desires and may go along with the opinions and decisions of others even when they disagree. The signs…

How To Deal With StoneWalling — Stonewalling refers to the act of shutting down emotionally and becoming non-responsive in a conversation or situation. In relationships, some forms of stonewalling include: i) Physical Withdrawal: This involves physically leaving the situation or avoiding interaction. For example, the person might purposely do this to avoid any difficult communication. ii)…