Craig Malkin
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Are We in a Narcissism Epidemic?
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0:33 Where did the concept of a Narcissism Epidemic originate?
1:07 Exploring the Evidence for a Narcissism Epidemic
5:46 Final Conclusion about Narcissism Epidemic
Are We in a Narcissism Epidemic?
Is there a narcissism epidemic? In this video, I answer the question that’s been debated for years, explain why the concept exists, describe what evidence has been gathered, and explore how to tell if you’re affected by narcissistic behavior- from yourself or your relationships.
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Are Narcissists Intentionally Manipulative?
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0:00 Intro 0:40 Are Narcissists Aware of Their Manipulative Behavior? 2:16 Manipulation as Side Effect 5:31 How to Handle Narcissistic Manipulation Are Narcissists Intentionally Manipulative? Are narcissists intentionally manipulative? Here, I answer the burning question, explore why manipulation develops, and offer some ways to manage it- in yourself and others. AMAZON: www.amazon.com/dp/00623...
Are Narcissists More Impulsive?
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0:00 Intro 0:38 Are Narcissists More Impulsive? 1:51 Turning Passive to Active 3:47 Managing Narcissistic Impulsivity Are Narcissists More Impulsive? Are narcissists more impulsive? Here, I answer the burning question, explore why impulsivity might develop, and offer some ways to manage it- in yourself and others. AMAZON: www.amazon.com/dp/0062348116/keywords=psychology books?tag=imprintweb-20 ...
Narcissistic Rage - What Drives it and How to Respond
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0:00 Intro 0:32 One Source of Narcissistic Rage 2:03 Second Source of Narcissistic Rage 3:10 How to Respond to Narcissistic Rage Narcissistic Rage: What Drives it and How to Respond The topic of narcissistic rage came up in the comments, so I created this video in response. I discuss two of the major sources of narcissistic rage and how you should respond to protect yourself. AMAZON: www.amazon...
Are Echoists Passive?
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0:00 Intro 0:36 Review of Echoism 1:26 Passive Echoism 2:10 Active Echoism Are Echoists Passive? I was asked by a community member if echoists are passive. In this video, I share some information about two forms of echoism, both passive and active, and what they look like in relationships. AMAZON: www.amazon.com/dp/0062348116/keywords=psychology books?tag=imprintweb-20 ITUNES/APPLE: books.apple...
Do Narcissists Know They're Narcissistic?
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0:00 Intro 0:30 Do Narcissists Know They're Narcissistic? 1:07 Results of the Single Item Narcissism Scale (SINS) 2:00 Narcissistic Self-Views (Covert & Overt) 3:21 Meaning for Relationships Do Narcissists Know They're Narcissistic? Are narcissists aware of their behavior traits? In this video, I share some answers about this and provide insight into what you might expect from the different typ...
One Of the Most Important Lessons I've Learned in 30 Years
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Our sense of self, especially in difficult relationships, is often a memory rather than a reflection of who we are today. In this short video I address this issue and offer some ways to clarity. AMAZON: www.amazon.com/dp/0062348116/keywords=psychology books?tag=imprintweb-20 ITUNES/APPLE: books.apple.com/br/book/rethinking-narcissism/id929341420?l=en BARNES & NOBLE: www.barnesandnoble.com/nores...
3 Things You Should Never Do in a Relationship
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3 Things You Should Never Do in a Relationship In my 30-plus-year career as a clinical psychologist, I’ve encountered numerous behaviors that are guaranteed to damage your wellbeing and emotional health in interpersonal relationships. Here, I review 3 of the biggest- and provide some alternative ways of handling situations. AMAZON: www.amazon.com/dp/0062348116/keywords=psychology books?tag=impr...
Narcissism and Criminal Behavior - What Science Says
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0:00 Intro 0:42 Review of Study Conducted with Narcissistic Prisoners 3:46 Study Results and What Narcissism Predicts 5:02 What the Study Results Mean For You Narcissism and Criminal Behavior: What Science Says As much research as there is into narcissism, there hasn't been much done on the criminal community. Nevertheless, one study provides some really interesting insights into how narcissism...
Is Echoism Codependency?
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0:00 Intro 0:39 Review of Echoism 2:55 Echoism and Codependency: Differences 4:02 Two Types of Echoism 6:02 How to Address Your Own Echoism Is Echoism Codependency? People often ask if echoism and codependency are one and the same. In this video I address that question, and provide an exercise to help you with echoism if it’s something you’re struggling with in your life. AMAZON: www.amazon.com...
Understanding and Recovering from Covert Narcissism
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Understanding and Recovering from Covert Narcissism Psychotherapy Networker: Covert Narcissism Unmasked - What Are We Really Treating?: www.psychotherapynetworker.org/article/covert-narcissism-unmasked Recently, I wrote an article for Psychotherapy Networker (available in the March/April 2023 issue) about the signs and treatment of covert narcissism. In this video I share information about Psyc...
How Narcissists View Money
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0:00 Intro 0:40 Study Parameters 2:00 General Results 3:34 Money Attitudes in Covert vs Overt Narcissism How Narcissists View Money Overt and covert narcissists have unique views about money compared to each other, and here I review the results of a large-scale study and explain the similarities and differences. AMAZON: www.amazon.com/dp/0062348116/keywords=psychology books?tag=imprintweb-20 IT...
3 More Ways to Overcome "Neediness"
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3 More Ways to Overcome "Neediness"
Breaking Research! Narcissism in Men and Women Across Time
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Breaking Research! Narcissism in Men and Women Across Time
3 Types of Narcissism in 3 minutes
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3 Types of Narcissism in 3 minutes
The 7 Most Common Signs of Echoism
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The 7 Most Common Signs of Echoism
Authoritative Parenting and Narcissism
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Authoritative Parenting and Narcissism
Is it Your Fault Your Child is a Narcissist?
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Is it Your Fault Your Child is a Narcissist?
When are Narcissists Helpful?
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When are Narcissists Helpful?
Why Exploitation and Entitlement in Narcissism are so Destructive
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Why Exploitation and Entitlement in Narcissism are so Destructive
The 3 Biggest Dangers in a Narcissistic Relationship
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The 3 Biggest Dangers in a Narcissistic Relationship
The One Strategy That Will Never Work with a Narcissistic Partner
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The One Strategy That Will Never Work with a Narcissistic Partner
How to Cope with Communal Narcissism
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How to Cope with Communal Narcissism
Narcissism, Echoism, and Need Panic
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Narcissism, Echoism, and Need Panic
Are Dark Triad Personalities More Attractive?
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Are Dark Triad Personalities More Attractive?
Narcissists and the Twin Fantasy
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Narcissists and the Twin Fantasy
Another Narcissistic Defense: Emotion Phobia
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Another Narcissistic Defense: Emotion Phobia
Why Is There So Much Overlap in Cluster B Disorders?
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Why Is There So Much Overlap in Cluster B Disorders?
How to Overcome Echoism II
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How to Overcome Echoism II
What Causes Echoism?
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What Causes Echoism?

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @ShariBurns-zz8eg
    @ShariBurns-zz8eg 4 дні тому

    Narcissism is more than just an inflated sense of self though, it’s also low to no empathy. I think there are narcissists who do helpful and useful innovative things in the world, but they would make an unhealthy, maladaptive spouse.

    • @CraigMalkin
      @CraigMalkin 3 дні тому

      The core of narcissism is self-enhancement.. As It becomes more rigid and intense, iIt brings empathy impairments, exploitation, and entitlement. Moderate narcissism isn't characterized by low empathy. Narcissism and pathological narcissism are separate but related phenomena.

  • @katievictoriabrown
    @katievictoriabrown 5 днів тому

    Yes, with regards to the end of your video and what you said about vulnerability and it being at odds with narcissism, I know that I can’t be one, because it’s so important for me to share my feelings and what’s on my mind and I like to hide my successes and stay humble. It’s almost like, I don’t want people to know what I do and my level of success, but if they appreciate my art, that means a lot to me and touches my heart. I’m in the art and design industry, but I don’t want to talk about that, because I favour humility, because that’s from the heart space and people who go on about themselves (like narcissists) are actually boring to be honest.

    • @katievictoriabrown
      @katievictoriabrown 5 днів тому

      Basically, I feel like if I talk about myself and my success, I’m taking the humility out of my heart, and I don’t like that. Humility is peace and love and doesn’t need to prove anything or get anyones approval.

  • @katievictoriabrown
    @katievictoriabrown 5 днів тому

    Craig has a good energy, I instantly feel relaxed when watching his videos 🙏🏼

  • @Rabswood296
    @Rabswood296 8 днів тому

    Narcissists only see black and white. It's either all good or all bad. My childhood wasn't great but at the time it was what i thought was normal however i can remember good times and bad times with both parents and my brother.

  • @alexbrown2288
    @alexbrown2288 10 днів тому

    Kind of a weird question, but what are the worst/most hated/least popular kind of personality disorders. Like what personality disorders normal people hate the most? Would be good to have them ranked. Or even what PDs cause the most damage/trauma/etc.

  • @machstem2536
    @machstem2536 11 днів тому

    Bs they have no empathy

  • @Ofelia8648
    @Ofelia8648 13 днів тому

    THIS IS HUMANITIESPERSONALITYS AND LOOK AT THE DIFFERENT TYPES AND YOU WILL FINDYOURSELFS I ask that you please DO NOT DENY IT. Overt narcissism: arrogant. Entitled, overbearing, having an exaggerated self-image, needing to be praised and admired, exploitative, competitive, lacking empathy Covert narcissism: expressions of low self-esteem, higher likelihood of experiencing anxiety, depression, and shame, introversion, insecurity or low confidence, defensiveness, avoidance, tendency to feel or play the victim Antagonistic narcissism: arrogance, the tendency to take advantage of others, tendency to compete with others, disagreeability or proneness to arguing Communal narcissism: become easily morally outraged, describe themselves as empathetic and generous, and react strongly to things they see as unfair Malignant narcissism: vindictiveness, sadism, or getting enjoyment from the pain of others, aggression when interacting with other people, paranoia, or heightened worry about potential threats Adaptive narcissism refers to aspects of narcissism that can actually be helpful, like high self-confidence, self-reliance, and the ability to celebrate yourself. Maladaptive narcissism is connected to traits that don’t serve you and can negatively impact how you relate to yourself and others. For example, entitlement, aggression, and the tendency to exploit others. People need to stop watching these videos, YOU ARE ME AND I AM YOU.

    • @CraigMalkin
      @CraigMalkin 13 днів тому

      Some of this uninvited lecture on narcissism is somewhat accurate. Some corrections follow: Antagonistic narcissism isn't a recognized trait or category because all extreme narcissism is antagonistic Malignant narcissism isn't technically narcissism at all because it's extreme elevation on all the dark tetrad traits. Communal narcissists aren't any more likely to become morally outraged than any other narcissism type.Nor are they more prone to seeing things as unfair. Adaptive narcissism is the heart of all narcissism: self- enhancement. It's healthy narcissism precisely because it's moderate. It's not a distinct type either. I'm the least pathologizing expert on narcissism on here. I'm not sure why you're suggesting otherwise.

  • @Ofelia8648
    @Ofelia8648 13 днів тому

    Overt narcissism: arrogant. Entitled, overbearing, having an exaggerated self-image, needing to be praised and admired, exploitative, competitive, lacking empathy Covert narcissism: expressions of low self-esteem, higher likelihood of experiencing anxiety, depression, and shame, introversion, insecurity or low confidence, defensiveness, avoidance, tendency to feel or play the victim Antagonistic narcissism: arrogance, the tendency to take advantage of others, tendency to compete with others, disagreeability or proneness to arguing Communal narcissism: become easily morally outraged, describe themselves as empathetic and generous, and react strongly to things they see as unfair Malignant narcissism: vindictiveness, sadism, or getting enjoyment from the pain of others, aggression when interacting with other people, paranoia, or heightened worry about potential threats Adaptive narcissism refers to aspects of narcissism that can actually be helpful, like high self-confidence, self-reliance, and the ability to celebrate yourself. Maladaptive narcissism is connected to traits that don’t serve you and can negatively impact how you relate to yourself and others. For example, entitlement, aggression, and the tendency to take advantage of others. If you're a doctor shouldn't you be busy with taking care of people's health instead of doing UA-cam videos on cutting down YOU, ME, and all of HUMANITY.

  • @sheilahs100
    @sheilahs100 16 днів тому

    Thanks for making it clear. My first time to learn about echoism. I scored really high. And I'm married to a narcissist.

  • @user-lz9wj4xs5j
    @user-lz9wj4xs5j 21 день тому

    Wow. Thank u for so generously sharing what u know! 👏💎👍

  • @user-lz9wj4xs5j
    @user-lz9wj4xs5j 21 день тому

    Thanks so much. Came over after I saw u on a Dr C video. Thanks for sharing your wealth of wisdom! 👍💎👏

  • @user-jm6ds5dz3t
    @user-jm6ds5dz3t 21 день тому

    Have YOU EVER BEEN IN THAT SITUATION ?¿ YES 🤷🏻‍♂️ NO? WHAT YOU MEAN IS ‘COWARDS - BULLSHIT ARTISTS - PEOPLE WHO ARE FULLA SHIT ?! HUNNY , THE ‘TABLE AIN’T THAT BIG FOR THANKSGIVING ! 🤘🏽. ‘YOU REALLY HAVE NOOOOOO IDEA NO ‘ CLUE ‘ WHAT YOU IS TALKIN ABOUT. NONE. 👅. GOOD FREAKIN LUCK.

  • @annetallegrand5656
    @annetallegrand5656 22 дні тому

    This is needed, I scored 100% on the positive side of things, and 27 on the scale, and ZERO on the echoing thingy. I’m no echo, look at my last name! I’m GRAND LIKE MY DAD❤ I take up space! I lead, I love! I’m a golden but was chosen for my truth telling and emotionality. I love my parents! I freaking ADORE THEM💕 they told me “be better than us” “don’t forget who you are”

  • @tammyfitzgerald5336
    @tammyfitzgerald5336 23 дні тому

    Forever chasing mommy it’s the devil 👿

  • @tammyfitzgerald5336
    @tammyfitzgerald5336 23 дні тому

    They want us dead 💀 run plan the great escape ❤♌️🙏🙌

  • @tammyfitzgerald5336
    @tammyfitzgerald5336 23 дні тому

    They change up one min perfect childhood and next they has worst 🙌🙏🙌🙏🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️♌️♌️♌️

  • @tammyfitzgerald5336
    @tammyfitzgerald5336 23 дні тому

    It’s definitely a learned behavior how I was not affected I thank God oldest And held The fort down at home ❤❤❤

  • @tammyfitzgerald5336
    @tammyfitzgerald5336 23 дні тому

    5 🧬 of extreme scary intelligent yet no common sense ❤🙏🙌🙏🙌never ending story 😮

  • @tammyfitzgerald5336
    @tammyfitzgerald5336 23 дні тому

    All ex and alcoholic s run 🏃‍♀️

  • @josephsego1095
    @josephsego1095 24 дні тому

    Lets talk about Obama and narcissism It's a tragic thing that anticapitalism gets conflated with wokeology. Wokeology is actually capitalism in one of its darkest forms. I've never heard a valid argument in favor of capitalism. Proponents of capitalism only ever try to implement gaslighting and/or logical fallacies. Really. Try to have a sane, civil, honest conversation with any proponent of capitalism, and they'll prove my point. But if you like all manner of products within the capitalst matrix, if you own a business, and have employees. and you still want a much more sane and harmonious economic system, You're Not A Fucking Hypocrite. Don't let them silence you with that weak argument . It would be just as ridiculous to argue that one is a hypocrite for drinking city tap water, when they had no other options , and therefore one shouldn't be able consider better sources of water. Narcissistic personality disorder is an epedemic. And when they project "well the problem is nobody wants to work. " Ask them what landlords even fucking do . Ask them what the CEO of Starbucks actually does . Etc. No shade at seasons of nondoership. But shade @ projection. "so much depression, anxiety, stress & suicidality is caused by capitalism. we really really need to talk about how not being able to meet our basic needs and how giving away 80% of our days to jobs that drain & exploit us leads to serious mental health issues for a lot of people" - Alexis Isabel

  • @lngo2081
    @lngo2081 25 днів тому

    Thank you very much for those solutions :)

  • @lngo2081
    @lngo2081 25 днів тому

    Thank you so much for your work. I've been looking for decades to understand what was wrong with me. Know I know, and it will help me tremendously. Thank you =)

  • @catzee4720
    @catzee4720 26 днів тому

    Actually, in some ways I think its my fault because I spoiled him. I over compensated because his narcsissitc dad died from cancer so kind of spoiled him due to that. I tried to also not, but he was such a good kid and now he is a rager as an adult when doesn't get his way, also lies and manipulates and is demanding and nasty now, also dating a narcissist. Also, lacks empathy, which he wasn't like that before, I don't know, maybe its also hereitary, I heard as well, his dad was like this...I don't know but it sure is heartbreaking.

  • @TheBeliever1204
    @TheBeliever1204 26 днів тому

    No. I dont think they are aware

    • @CraigMalkin
      @CraigMalkin 26 днів тому

      Some are Everything has nuance

  • @Horizon25
    @Horizon25 27 днів тому

    Narcissist's always take, empaths always give

    • @JNYC212
      @JNYC212 25 днів тому

      That's me 😔 I'm owed 2100 since 2022. I'm scared I'm never going to get it.

  • @WildWomanBeads
    @WildWomanBeads 27 днів тому

    Would you please explain what happens when a narcissist out-of-control rages at you and then suddenly (within seconds) turns around and behaves as if nothing happened and he's an angel who loves and would never hurt you? Like a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde extreme, all within seconds. No explanation or seeming awareness of how crazy-making this is. What is this, and how do people protect themselves from it? It's more terrifying than the rage itself.

  • @stevenjosephphoto
    @stevenjosephphoto 27 днів тому

    What do you call it when the answer to the statement “let me know when you want to talk about it” is silence. Forever. When her engagement in resolving conflict is zero. Over a 30 years relationship. It’s not a shyness. It’s full on manipulation and control.

  • @annetallegrand5656
    @annetallegrand5656 Місяць тому

    I’m not passive, and as a golden, I’m entitled at times. But why didn’t I know any of this?

  • @annetallegrand5656
    @annetallegrand5656 Місяць тому

    Am I a narcissist?

  • @annetallegrand5656
    @annetallegrand5656 Місяць тому

    I can’t believe this, all these years. Here’s my answer. The need panic feels like a tantrum like someone has to do something, because I’m not able to, it’s like a huge rush of “what will I do, somebody help! ME!” , and as a golden I am familiar with getting special treatment. But I’m still an echo, wow. But I’m no narcissist I can’t believe I’m only now discovering this , It’s fascinating. I married a vulnerable and I found myself. How interesting, I’ve been echoing, this whole time 😢 Btw: every golden doesn’t develop NPD.

  • @randy_cbc8811
    @randy_cbc8811 Місяць тому

    These people are evil, and vile.

  • @heatherbowman9450
    @heatherbowman9450 Місяць тому

    234 likes MENTAL HEALTH KING🤴👱‍♂️🙏

  • @jp5419
    @jp5419 Місяць тому

    Pampered and coddled kids like today’s protestors are raised to be narcs. Entitled brats who expect everyone to do as they demand.

  • @jp5419
    @jp5419 Місяць тому

    What about “The Dangerous Case of Obiden” dude. Trump gave us zero wars, economy was well, food was affordable. Give me a break. They’re ALL narcs.

  • @serenityserenity9829
    @serenityserenity9829 Місяць тому

    Can a hero covert narcissist be also dealing with this themselves

  • @serenityserenity9829
    @serenityserenity9829 Місяць тому

    Mother was a narcissist on my second narcissist marriage and I'm just now understanding this is where much of my anxiety has come from .I don't care as much as I use to about disrupting the often needed peace of my narcissist relationships now I try to express my Needs and let the chips fall where they may. I still have guilt when I do pleasurable things just for Me but it's a work in progress

  • @THEENERGYINHALER
    @THEENERGYINHALER Місяць тому

    I am new to your channel, sent by youtube.. I was just ready to watch your video for the first time... and about 20 seconds in you show you are mentally weak by parroting the rhetoric and mental poison about Trump coming from CNN/MSNBC.. the fact that you let these propaganda networks mold your mind shows me you cant be trusted.... I stopped the video right at that point.. and Im out. Im a normal average joe... so if I left for this reason, so are hundreds of others. Craig, try to think for yourself and not from what CNN tells you to think.

    • @go4damo
      @go4damo Місяць тому

      You watch the news?

  • @christineplaton3048
    @christineplaton3048 Місяць тому

    They are

    • @CraigMalkin
      @CraigMalkin 29 днів тому

      Sometimes yes. Not always.

  • @bewarefalsenonprofits
    @bewarefalsenonprofits Місяць тому

    Having witnessed fearless multimillion dollar grant fraud, shameless creation of fake nonprofits and virtual worlds to justify their illegal illusions, i believe a high percentage of Narcissists of every genre are part of an organized crime ring commiting grant fraud in the billions and strip mining communities of enrichment, commodities, resources and Worse! Google : Nancy and Zach New TANF fraud Mississippi, they even stole from St. Jude patients only to blow millions on steak house dinners, private jets to concerts, celebrity drug rehab,.payrolled pro wrestlers, etc. All while stripping working Mississippi families from daycare vouchers, public school's resources and worse! Google: Janet Mello - the largest government BUNCO scheme ever spent on designer purses and vintage cars instead of 4H programs for military families. These are tips of rhe iceberg becasue the scheme is taught at leadership workshops, sorority conventions, Trump/ GOP fish frys and Democrat potlucks. The former opponents have united to form a money laundering beast.

  • @tinaferr
    @tinaferr Місяць тому

    It seems when love/attention/praise is tied to performance, when it's conditional, someone could develop a false self to get this same hit later in life. Almost like wiring the brain for addiction. I love how you equate narcissists with addicts in other vids - I think that's so apt and useful esp for realizing there's nothing we can do to help, and that we're often enabling, until they want to change. Really appreciate your channel! Saving up for the day I can afford therapy with you 😂 but for now your vids are so helpful

  • @danamama6766
    @danamama6766 Місяць тому

    With an angry in rage narc there is no way of saying lets take a break. They need to win and control. I try but it gets twisted to I started it. And then the wrath.

    • @CraigMalkin
      @CraigMalkin Місяць тому

      The break is for you. They don't have to agree. You're just stating your intention.

  • @everglade345
    @everglade345 Місяць тому

    This discussion was great, but I think the real problem we need to address is the poltergeist in Dr Malkin's house.

  • @everglade345
    @everglade345 Місяць тому

    These videos are so illuminating! My brother and I grew up an abusive family, I believe my grandmother had BPD or NPD, and my mother has severe trauma and also a BPD diagnosis. My brother became an abusive narcissist (his psychiatrist says he has BPD with narcissistic traits), and I became an alcoholic (sober 9 years now) and struggled with ADHD and ASD, now getting treatment. I wonder why one sibling developed narcissism and the other didn't? When I was in active addiction I showed narcissistic behaviours like selfishness and denial, but I went through intensive 12 step work and therapy and am a lot better (but must still watch my triggers which have led to abusive behaviour in the past - something which I have worked on in earnest as I couldn't face the thought of becoming like the people who hurt me and took my childhood). At 42 years old I've finally gotten the courage and wherewithal to un-enmesh and walk away from them. I have a wonderful husband and good friendships with healthy people.

  • @georgesontag2192
    @georgesontag2192 Місяць тому

    You will find out what a covert narcissit is once you marry her. She will take off the mask and divorce.

  • @Poppy-yx8js
    @Poppy-yx8js Місяць тому

    Thanks for this explanation. Particularly differentiating between covert narcissism and behaviors associated with psychopathic narcissism - and providing articles.

  • @ummumami
    @ummumami Місяць тому

    yup. nail on the head. i couldn't figure it out. i was feeling bad like i was rejecting him...but it didnt feel genuine. this describes it perfectly. the reaction to anything but "yes" tells it ALL.

  • @zaks9919
    @zaks9919 Місяць тому

    I don't think it's a good idea to call what is criminal activity ("bullying"). This term should be reserved for minors in a school yard from where it originated . My workplace & everyone in it survived over 3 decades of abuse including life threatening situations set up to look like accidents. When this folowed me after leaving my employer , I got the police involved , & years later it's still under investigation .

  • @Mrsvragica666
    @Mrsvragica666 Місяць тому

    What about those who are covert but become extremely overt during a conflict? They are frightening. Is this gear-switching typical?

    • @randy_cbc8811
      @randy_cbc8811 Місяць тому

      The covert are given to passive/aggressive behavior, but they are every bit as dangerous and toxic as the overt, if not more so.

    • @Mrsvragica666
      @Mrsvragica666 Місяць тому

      @@randy_cbc8811 I learned it the hard way. I think teaching our children to "give them the benefit of the doubt" and "all deserve a second chance" should be seriously reassessed.

  • @rv706
    @rv706 Місяць тому

    Your ex/current boyfriend isn't "a Narc": you've just been spending too much time on the internet.

  • @emmarae4322
    @emmarae4322 Місяць тому

    They love everyone else’s money, but lie when they have it. Such horrible people.