Mandy Kloppers – Psychologist (CBT) – Global Online Therapy
Before I continue with ways to identify a narcissist quickly, I want to explain that there are always exceptions to the rule. Life is made up of a lot of ‘grey’ and is never ‘black-and-white’. The tips in this blog post will give you direction and guidance when figuring out if a prospective partner might be offering more than you …
No one likes to think of themselves as an emotional punching bag. Sadly, it doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from, there is always a chance that you will end up in an emotionally abusive relationship. There are certain characteristics that might increase your chances of becoming an emotional punching bag. I am going to outline these …
There are so many crazy people out there and I’ve worked with a fair share of them. Murderers, paedophiles, rapists and Schizo’s…I’ve seen them all. Apart from those with organic mental illness/brain disease, the common characteristic is always a dysfunctional upbringing. Parents screw up their kids and this leads to an even more screwed up society. If parents were educated …
Things we know very little about The difference between a smartass and a scientist is a smartass thinks he knows everything, while a scientist admits he knows nothing. Ask any expert in any field and they’ll admit the stuff they don’t know vastly outweighs the stuff they do. “True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how …
The narcissist suffered a mental split when they were young. No matter what occurred (abuse, neglect, abandonment), the child faced a period of hatred. Hatred of self and hatred of others. At that point, the false self emerged. The false self is their dragon, their protector, their shield to a cruel and uncaring world. Imagine: You are very young with …
It’s a question that I am often asked, “Is my partner a narcissist or does he/she have autism?” There are some similarities between the two, namely a lack of empathy but this isn’t always the case. Narcissists tend to be very selfish and their behavior and focus is driven by what’s in it for them. If doing something will make …
A covert narcissist is just as damaging as an overt narcissist but they are clever at disguising their disorder. Instead of overt behaviour, they will ignore you, be passive-aggressive or disengage and replace you without any discussion. Their actions will have the same damaging result but they will act in more subtle ways. Sometimes this subtype is called a covert narcissist, …
Check how they treat their parents, especially their mother. If they treat their mother as a nuisance, it’s not a good sign. If they care and always have time for their mother – this suggests empathy and a caring attitude.. TICK. Do they ask about you and care about how your day was or do they tend to dominate the …
Dieting and dating There are many similarities between dieting and dating although it may not seem obvious at first. Let me explain … Some foods are great for healthy functioning. Foods such as fruit and vegetables, low-fat dairy, and lean protein all contribute to a body that functions well and produces energy. If your body is functioning well, your mind …
The term Narcissist is commonly used these days and it seems like everyone can be called one at this point. We all have narcissistic tendencies but most of us have very mild tendencies. Someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder has severe symptoms – selfish, lacking empathy, need for admiration, feeling entitled and superior – although this grandiose behaviour hides insecurity and their …