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To maintain their self-esteem and protect their vulnerable true selves, narcissists seek to control others' behavior, particularly that of their children, whom they view as extensions of themselves. Thus, narcissistic parents may speak of "carrying the torch", maintaining the family image, or making the mother or father proud. [ 4 ]
One of the most common questions people have when dealing with narcissistic behavior is whether or not narcissists truly understand the impact of their actions and what they are doing. According ...
Narcissism can be a mental illness—as in narcissistic personality disorder, or NPD—or someone can just have some of the traits. Either way, dealing with the person can be difficult.
Narcissists like it when their partner (or someone in their life) depends on them for money. So, if things suddenly change and that person gets a job, or starts hanging out with someone else who ...
The term narcissistic rage was a concept introduced by Heinz Kohut in 1972. Narcissistic rage was theorised as a reaction to a perceived threat to a narcissist's self-esteem or self-worth. Narcissistic rage occurs on a continuum from aloofness, to expressions of mild irritation or annoyance, to serious outbursts, including violent attacks. [125]
When diagnosed as being part of ADHD, norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitors such as methylphenidate (Ritalin) [69] and atomoxetine [70] are often used. A few studies have also showed promise in terms of non-pharmacological treatments for people with ADHD and emotional problems, [ 71 ] [ 72 ] although the research is limited and ...
Twelve percent of parents worry that their child’s anger could lead to problems, according to a new C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health released on Monday.
A 2019 study on adolescents with narcissistic tendencies and the use of social media explores this relation between narcissism and attention seeking behavior. [3] In the study it was found that adolescents' social media behavior was used as a means of gaining acceptance, validation, and attention.