The Dark Triad: Trump v Newsom The Dark Triad is a psychological framework that describes three interconnected personality traits often linked to manipulative or self-serving behavior in social, professional, or political contexts: Machiavellianism, Narcissism, and Psychopathy. We understand narcissism […]
Medical Gaslighting After gaslighting became the world of the year in 2022, it is not surprising to hear of its use outside of the abusive relationship. What is medical gaslighting, and how does it affect physicians? Since this is a […]
Can You Spot the Covert Narcissist in the Hospital? You can’t throw a stone in the hospital and not hit a narcissist. While narcissism is a common trait in the USA, it is more common in physicians. Your department […]
Narcissistic Boundary Testing Narcissists frequently use “shit testing” (henceforth Testing) to see if you will be a good source of narcissistic supply. This Testing is not infrequently one of the first red flags you will encounter from an emotionally […]
Yellow Rocking the Narcissist in Your Life Yellow rocking: it’s how you communicate with a narcissist. Based on the grey rock method, it is much more. It is polite—and judgment-proof. The yellow rock method is necessary if you can’t […]
What Happens When a Narcissist Hits an Effective Boundary When setting a boundary with a narcissist, expect it to be challenged as a matter of course. A narcissist finds boundaries intolerable because they lose control. Once you understand you are […]
Betrayal and Post-Betrayal Syndrome If you have been betrayed by someone close to you, it behooves you to understand betrayal trauma and post-betrayal syndrome. Betrayal results in anger, resentment, a loss of trust, and so much more. Afterward, there are […]
Rumination and Narcissistic Abuse Rumination is named after ruminant animals who re-chew their food. It is an unpleasant experience of repetitive thinking that causes disagreeable emotions such as guilt, shame, anxiety, and depression. Rumination is common during and after […]
Echoism – The Opposite of NPD Echoism is the so-called opposite of narcissism. As we know, narcissistic traits are common and frequently adaptive (or healthy). Only when you get far out on the scale, do the traits […]