Self-Devpt. Nuggets™

“Some people try to be tall by cutting off the heads of others.” — Paramahansa Yogananda

The above quote is taken from the expert article I’ve previewed/linked below, written by Prof. Preston Ni (Author of ” How to Successfully Handle Narcissists”, and “A Practical Guide for Narcissists to Change Towards the Higher Self”).

The article in discussing 5 attributes of persons “Narcissistic Personality Disorder” has opened my eyes to the fact that I KNOW two people with this disorder.

And I NOW understand why they act the way they do – which has deeply bothered me for YEARS!

Sadly, with regard to author’s question “Can a narcissist change for the better? “, what I know about BOTH persons from over a decade and a half of interacting with each one of them, convinces me they are simply incapable of changing for the better.

One must therefore try as hard as possible to minimize contact with them, to avoid negative consequences that often result from doing so.

To put it another way: i consider both of them toxic personalities. My experiences tell me maintaining good mental health requires being able to identify persons with this disorder, so as to effectively manage their impact on oneself.

This is why I strongly recommend that YOU read it.

Good luck!

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5 Ways Narcissists Compensate for Their Inferiority

Posted Jul 29, 2018

“Some people try to be tall by cutting off the heads of others.” — Paramahansa Yogananda

“However other people make you feel is always a reflection of how the world makes them feel.” — Anonymous psychologist

The Mayo Clinic research group defines narcissistic personality disorder as “a mental disorder in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance and a deep need for admiration. Those with narcissistic personality disorder believe that they’re superior to others and have little regard for other people’s feelings. But behind this mask of ultra-confidence lies a fragile self-esteem, vulnerable to the slightest criticism.”

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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/communication-success/201807/5-ways-narcissists-compensate-their-inferiority