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How to Recover after a Narcissistic Relationship

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By: Christine Hammond LMHC One of the defining characteristics of Narcissistic Personality Disorder is a lack of accurate perception of reality. The narcissist sees the world through a self-absorbed lens in which they are the stars and others are there to support and serve them. Those attracted to the narcissist are dazzled by the superficial self-confidence, convincing opinions, charming personality, and shocking persistence.   The non-narcissist frequently abandons their personal beliefs, standards, morals, and values in exchange for peace within the relationship. But this is where the seeds of dysfunction are laid. The non-narcissist is unaware that their desire for peace is actually a slow corrosion of their identity. As a person becomes relationally entangled, the distorted perception of the narcissist now dominates nearly every aspect of their life. There are new expectations for what to wear, how to act, who to spend time with, when to engage, and where to be. The m

The Confusion of the Millennial Narcissist

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By: Christine Hammond LMHC It’s a toss-up between who is more confused: millennials because the world does not work the way they envision it should or other generations because they don’t understand how millennials think. All of the extra attention, special treatment, and emotional support that parents gave their kids have not resulted in a more productive generation but rather one that seems apathetic. This is why the subtext to the title of millennial is often the most narcissistic generation. How did this happen? Some research has suggested that the lack of severe economic downturn during the childhood of millennials is to blame. Others, point the finger at parents who reinforced the idea that their child was so special they didn’t have to adhere to the standards of society. And some believe society is responsible because every child received an award even when they came in last place. Whatever the cause, the traits of narcissism seem to apply. But millennials are