Wondering how to avoid being manipulated by narcissistic people? The answer is far simpler than most Narcissistic Abuse victims ever expect. The trick is to educate yourself about the red flags and warning symptoms a person has a Cluster B personality disorder and then learn to observe and make mental notes rather than electing to …
Sociopath Stare and Psychopath Eyes major red flags of personality disorder
When a Sociopath stares, it is known as giving people “The Look”. It is a true psychological predictor of Anti-Social tendencies, known as the “Sociopathic Stare” in self-help and academic themed psychology circles. All people with traits of Anti-Social Personality Disorder tend to give other people the look or sociopathic stare for a variety of …
Gaslighting a common sign of Narcissism, Narcopathy, and Enabling
Gaslighting — unquestionably one of the cruelest mental and emotional abuse tricks played on targeted scapegoats and preferred Narcissistic Abuse victims by social predators. But what IS gaslighting and how do you spot the mind game when and if it is being played by an Abuser or an Abuse Enabler? Gaslighting is covert Narcissistic Abuse …
Whistleblowers ostracized, exiled, or punished for revealing abuse
Whistleblowers are routinely treated like crap for exposing duplicity and revealing abuse. It is totally common for a whistleblower to report feeling or having been ostracized, exiled, or punished for coming forward with ethical, honest intent about situational abuse or anything clandestine related to their own or another person’s social activities that tend to happen …
Spiritual musings for people with C-PTSD and targeted scapegoats
Happiness depends on ourselves, especially as targeted scapegoats. It does not matter who hurt you, who does not like you, or who does not approve of a single, solitary thing we say, think, believe, “intend”, mean, or do. For better or for worse, our spiritual happiness depends solely on ourselves as people. No circumstance or …
Johnny Depp on list of famous men accused of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a serious issue, something even famous people in Hollywood get mixed up in with their spouses or romantic partners. The latest Hollywood star to be accused of physically abusing his lover happens to be none other than beloved “21 Jump Street” television series heartthrob Johnny Depp. His soon to be ex-wife Amber …
How to spot a Dry Drunk at a party or other social gathering
Alcoholics who have stopped drinking but have not done the psychological work to heal their thought patterns are not-so-affectionately known in Al-Anon social circles as “Dry Drunks”. In person, they resemble a healthier physical version of their previously compulsively sotted selves, but when and if you have the unfortunate opportunity to get trapped into a …
Introverted Narcissists tend to be socially reclusive Overt or Covert Abusers
Introverted Narcissists do exist — and many pose as shy people but have a chip on their shoulder. Learn how to spot the warning signs you are in the midst of an overt Narcissist or covert predator. Introverted Narcissists are socially reclusive, grandiose, hateful people who tend to believe they are far smarter or better …
Somatic Narcissist behaviors fostered by Hollywood Culture
What exactly is a “Somatic Narcissist”? The most common examples of outlandish Somatic Narcissist behaviors can typically be seen enacted by star celebs and their co-narcissist entourages that run in the wealthiest class of Hollywood social circles. In order to be more like one, all one has to do is behave with an extreme sense …
Narcissists and Sociopaths groom victims to enable abuse
Narcissists and Sociopaths compulsively strive to groom their victims for use and abuse. It is true — they are constantly striving to improve the quality of their diet as emotional vampires, compulsively inclined to play with their food. Here is more about what to look for in interpersonal dynamics between human beings when one person …
Alcoholic family members support and enable problem drinkers
Alcoholic family members support and enable problem drinkers. Whether they are Dry Drunks or active drinkers, it makes no difference. People who are born and raised around alcohol never seem to consider the very real fact it plays a majorly toxic role in human cultural history — or that they, themselves, are likely to have …
How to stop feeling sorry for toxic people
What are the dangers of feeling sorry for a person who suffers from Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Anti-Social Personality Disorder, or a person who suffers from a comorbid condition that combines the two — known in pop culture psychology circles as a “Narcopath”? The more kindness and compassion a targeted victim elects to show them, the …
Help, my Mommy is a Psychopath!
Psychopaths (also known as volatile or dangerous Sociopaths) have personality disorders. Less than 1% of the human population is considered Psychopathic by nature, but they do exist. What’s more, many of them elect to have kids. Typically, people who score highest for traits of ASPD (short for Anti-Social Personality Disorder), are hard to spot by …
All Somatic Narcissists care about is appearance (never character)
Wondering how to spot a Somatic Narcissist? Look for whatever person in the room is the best dressed, brags about themselves the most, and is willing to do or say whatever it takes to make other people think they should be impressed by them for what they own or look like rather than character. Somatic …
How to spot a Covert Narcissist hiding in plain sight
Wondering about how to spot a Covert Narcissist hiding in plain sight? According to Psych Central, there are five fairly obvious poker tells Covert Narcissists display. Appalachian State University’s Psychology Department notes, “In contrast to the Arrogant / Overt Narcissist, the Shy / Covert Narcissist is characterized by vulnerability and sensitivity which manifests itself in defensiveness and …