Questioning if Someone in Your Life is a Narcissist?
Common Behavioral Characteristics of a Person with Narcissistic Personality Disorder:
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Often views themselves, their interests and opinions as superior
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Has difficulty with accountability and apologizing
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Frequent double standards, where expectations of you and others do not apply to themselves
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Struggles to offer emotional support, and may in fact become annoyed or angry with others' emotions
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May seem like two different people - charming, kind and generous to others, and cold, distant, and critical towards you
Experiencing Narcissistic Abuse?
Having frequent interactions with a Narcist over prolonged periods of time can cause a trauma response in your body. This is because narcissistic abuse dysregulates your nervous system, keeping you in fight or flight (or "walking on eggshells") mode. Narcissistic abuse typically presents as emotional abuse, though sometimes it can result in physical abuse as well. Emotional abuse can be hard to recognize because the relationship isn't always bad. Sometimes they can seem kind and loving, which keeps you holding on and waiting for those good times to return.
​Symptoms of a Dysregulated Nervous System
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Exhausted all day and struggle to fall asleep at night
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Difficulty making decisions
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Unable to concentrate or focus on simple tasks
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Constant worry that people are mad or disappointed in you
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Sensitivity to Sensory Stimuli - noise, light, touch
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Disinterest and avoidance of social activities
Learn More
You may be looking for ways to preserve the relationship with the narcissist in your life, while keeping your nervous system regulated and at peace. Or you may be looking for ways to heal and recover from current or past narcissistic abuse. There are effective tools and strategies to achieve both!
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If you are curious about learning more, I encourage you to reach out and schedule a consultation.