self esteem

  • What Is a Narcissistic Collapse?

    What Is a Narcissistic Collapse?

    Lindsey Ellefson

    The term “narcissist” is thrown around a lot to describe any self-centered person, but narcissistic personality disorder is a real diagnosis that can be pretty serious. While we tend to frame narcissists as villains when we talk about them, it’s important to remember that someone with NPD has a mental condition, and they can face…

  • How to Recover From Being Raised by a Narcissist

    How to Recover From Being Raised by a Narcissist

    Rachel Fairbank

    Being in a relationship with a narcissist, whether it’s a significant other, friend, or co-worker, can have an effect that lasts for years, if not a lifetime. The same is true for being raised by a narcissist, although in this case, since the relationship is during a person’s formative years, the effects can be particularly…

  • The Three Types of Narcissists and How to Recognise Them

    The Three Types of Narcissists and How to Recognise Them

    Sam Blum

    You’re likely never going to encounter anyone whose grandiosity rivals that of The Talented Mr. Ripley, but narcissists of all stripes walk among us. Regardless of their varying quirks, however, the better known hallmarks of a narcissist are largely the same; those who suffer from the condition often crave outsize attention in groups, have trouble…