Narcissism Personality Disorder

How to Combat the Abuse of Narcissism

Whenever some of us hear of of narcissism or narcissist, we envision vain, preening braggarts who can’t stop talking about themselves. But most of the time, we’ve got it wrong. Many narcissists aren’t driven by looks, fame, or money. Some may even be shy or soft-spoken.

The startling truth is we’ve been distracted by an empty stereotype that blinds us to far more reliable signs of danger, and an entire generation is suffering because of it.

In Narcissism Personality Disorder, psychologist Julia Ryder addresses the "narcissism epidemic" by illuminating the spectrum of narcissism, identifying ways to control the trait, and explaining how too little of it may be a bad thing.

Listeners will learn that there's far more to narcissism than its reductive invective would imply. The reality is that we all fall somewhere between utter selflessness and grandiosity. A healthy middle - a healthy degree of narcissism - is essential for a strong sense of self.

Malkin deconstructs our misconceptions of narcissism and offers clear, step-by-step guidance on how to protect ourselves and how to promote healthy narcissism in our partners, our children, and ourselves.

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