How Do You Heal From Narcissistic Abuse?
The “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,” 4th edition, 1994 (DSM-IV) of the American Psychiatric Association defines narcissist personality disorder (NPD) as: “A pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy.” Living or dealing with a person with NPD can be very traumatizing. The pervasive emotional abuse so often caused by NPD often takes a long time to heal. Luckily, there is support available to assist in recovery from narcissistic abuse. Recognize narcissism for what it is. People with NPD have an inflated sense of self-importance, see themselves as perfect and will attack anyone who tries to put a chink in that “flawless” image. They exhibit grandiose, self-centered, egotistical patterns of behavior that can cause a lot of psychological trauma to those around them. Know exactly what narcissists do. They require constant attention and admiration and often use others selfishly for their own ends. When criticize
