Episode Description:
What You Need to Know About Narcissistic Abuse Part I contains two parts and is the first part of a larger Series on Narcissistic Abuse. Parts I and II are episodes 6 and 7, and they include a "crash course" in narcissistic abuse. Part I, Episode 6 includes what narcissistic abuse is, why it happens, and warning signs of narcissistic abuse. This episode further breaks down what makes a narcissist, the difference between Narcissistic Personality Disorder and high narcissistic traits, and why narcissists generally don't have any interest in healing. Episode 7, Part II continues from Episode 6, Part I discussing the impacts of this abuse and ways to recover from narcissistic abuse.
Breakdown of Episode
0:00 Introduction to the Series, Episode, and Topic
4:20 Breakdown of Episode
5:30 What Is Narcissistic Abuse and Why Does it Happen?
37:12 Basic Warning Signs of Narcissistic Abuse
Bulleted List of Resources
- Effects of Narcissistic Abuse by Arlin Cuncic in Very Well Mind includes what narcissistic abuse is and the impacts of narc abuse. This article is also used at the beginning of Episode 7 that discusses the impacts of narc abuse.
- How a Child Can Become a Narcissist by Elinor Greenberg, PhD in Psychology Today discusses various scenarios and situations that create a narcissistic, describing what makes narcissists to creating their wiring childhood.
- What Are the Nine Traits of a Narcissist? By John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP in E Medicine Health describes the warning signs of narcissistic behavior in this article with the nine most common behaviors of narcissists.
- I'm a Professor of Human Behavior and I Have Some News for You About the 'Narcissists' in Your Life by Melody Wilding in Business Insider discusses the differences between full blown Narcissistic Personality Disorder diagnosed by a professional and just someone who is a "jerk" or has high narcissistic traits, and the need to be careful with differentiating between the two.
- Narcissists' Lack of Empathy Seen in Brain Scans by Denise Chow in Live Science describes how brain scans actually show that brain activity in narcissists is different than other people, including the centers in the brain where empathy resides. This article discusses the brain science behind why narcs have trouble seeing their own flaws.
- Do Narcissists Know They Are Narcissists? By Scott Barry Kaufman in Psychology Today discusses whether narcs know who/what they are and areas where they are self-aware as well as areas where they lack the self-awareness healthy individuals have.
- Understanding the Terms of Narcissism by Elinor Greenberg PhD in Psychology Today includes key terms used in narcissistic abuse recovery circles, and I use these terms to describe warning signs and behaviors of narcissistic abuse.