Narcissism or Narcissistic Behaviors?

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In a blog post on Psychology Today, Preston Ni M.S.B.A. describes the difference between pathological narcissism and narcissistic behaviors. Ni writes:

“What distinguishes certain narcissistic behavior from pathological narcissism are frequency, intensity, and duration. While some people may exhibit narcissistic traits occasionally and mildly, a pathological narcissist will routinely use destructive narcissistic tactics in order to gain false superiority and exploit relationships.”

Read “Narcissist vs. Narcissistic Behavior” here

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A Meditation on Recovery From the Effects of Narcissism

Today I take small steps to educate myself about narcissism. To try to be objective about what I learn. I give myself time to absorb what’s new and do not rush to act. My goal will not be changing the entire world, or even changing my relationship. Rather, I commit to changing myself—my expectations and my view of myself and my role in the relationship. I trust that, as I change my own world and outlook, the world around me also will shift in my eyes because I will have new clarity, a new faith in myself.

When Your Parent Is a Narcissist: Demystifying patterns and behaviors in a very complex, convoluted dynamic