Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), Self-love, Narcissism, Narcissists, Psychopaths,
And Relationships with Abusers, Stalkers, and Bullies
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I suggest you read this first, "What is Pathological Narcissism?"
"A pattern of traits and behaviours which
signify infatuation and obsession with one's self to the exclusion of all
others and the egotistic and ruthless pursuit of one's gratification, dominance
and ambition.
Narcissism is named after the ancient Greek myth of Narcissus who was a
handsome Greek youth who rejected the desperate advances of the nymph Echo. In
punishment of his cruelty, he was doomed to fall in love with his own
reflection in a pool of water. Unable to consummate his love, he pined away and
changed into the flower that bears his name to this very day."
Feel free to ask me your questions about pathological narcissism, abusive relationships, and the Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Send your questions to: palma@unet.com.mk or narcissisticabuse-owner@yahoogroups.com
Abusive Relationship Newsletter
Who is a Narcissist - Definition of Malignant Narcissism
Narcissistic Personality Disorder at a Glance
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Narcissism, Self Awareness and Healing
Why Does the Narcissist or Psychopath Keep Coming Back?
How can I Save My Child from His Father's Narcissism?
Divorcing the Narcissist and the Psychopath
Narcissism, Self Love and Self Destruction
What's the Difference between Narcissism and Other Mental Health Disorders?
Can the Narcissist become Violent?
Can the Narcissist Ever Get Better? Is it Worth the Wait?
Is there any Difference between Male and Female Narcissists?
Thematic Guide to the Narcissism Web Site
82 Additional Frequently Asked Questions about Narcissism
Frequently Asked Questions about other Personality Disorders
The Mind of One Narcissist - Sam Vaknin Journalizes and Blogs
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Mental Health and Psychology Dictionary
Narcissism, Culture, and Society
Personality Disorders - Use and Abuse of Differential Diagnoses
Object Relations - The Psychology of Narcissistic Mass and Serial Killers
Narcissism, Ethnic or Religious Affiliation, Terrorism - Is there any connection?
Bibliography - Narcissism, Pathological Narcissism, The Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
Webliography - Narcissism, Pathological Narcissism, The Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
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Financial Times: When narcissism becomes pathological (click HERE to download the article)
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Mirror, Mirror - Interview with the Toronto Sun
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