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<p>It is widely understood that narcissists, sociopaths, psychopaths, and similar people with strong dark personality traits (thereafter narcissists) tend to deny and hide that they have any...

<p>Why They Pretend to Be Someone They Arent People with narcissistic and otherwise dark personality traits (hereafter narcissists) pretend to be many things by twisting the truth...

<p>How It Is Used One of the most common excuses or justifications for someones problematic behavior is the catch-all phrase, I did my best, or, They did...

<p>You’re deeply exhausted. Mentally. Emotionally. Physically. Maybe even spiritually. So, naturally, you reach for whatever requires very little energy and effort to perk up your depleted self....

<p>Abuse can come in many forms, from physical and sexual abuse to mental or emotional abuse. It might be domestic abuse or intimate partner violence, or come...

<p>Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a complex mental health condition, often linked with a “victim mentality.” While it’s possible for a person with NPD to do this...

<p>Arguing with someone who has narcissistic traits can leave you feeling hurt and confused. People on the narcissism spectrum — from those with narcissistic traits to those...

<p>If you’ve experienced trauma that’s led to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you may already have anxiety. If you also live with social anxiety disorder, this may increase...