Why We Need to Avoid Narcissists in Our Lives Narcissists follow different norms than other people. A few qualities narcissists possess are an exaggerated sense of self-importance, the inability to emphasize, plus a pathological and excessive need for admiration. Like sharks, they often get negative coverage– generally seen as harmful,…
How To Be Self-Compassionate During Painful Times Self-compassion refers to the ongoing practice of relating to yourself fairly and kindly. This is especially helpful in times of suffering and stress. Times of stress can trigger painful memories and deep-rooted coping methods. We often become hard on ourselves due to lots of…
In a time when society calls out toxic people for undesirable behavior, people often throw around the term ‘narcissist’ a lot, particularly in relationships. While the term ‘toxic’ usually refers to someone who adds stress and negativity to other people’s lives–often through controlling and manipulating others– narcissism, on the other…
It is difficult to get over a narcissistic relationship. Narcissists only depend on their supply–people they drain emotionally, psychologically, and financially. They are often in pursuit of someone to manipulate and abuse to fulfill their needs and continuously prove themselves stronger, smatter, and better than everyone else. If you know…
There is no simple way to heal from narcissistic abuse. The healing process can be extremely complicated and difficult to move through. But as with anything worth fighting for, the moment you step out and just start walking, you’re making progress. With that said, there comes a time when you…