Just asking the question to the blogosphere, are we too wrapped up in narcissism and those who are stuck on themselves. I know some have suffered because of it but is it possible to move on and find healing from it all?
Some folks are really stuck on themselves and that is unfortunate because there is a great big world out there that they could benefit from. However can narcissism be something that impacts more folks than it really should?
Help me understand more about this whole thing. Am I missing something here?
The Tony Burgess Blog 
It depends on the situation. You need to learn how to deal with such people, especially textbook NPD ( narcissist personality disorder). If one is not careful, the effects can be like ptsd. There are plenty of good books on the how.
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I hope my post doesn’t come across as judgmental or uncaring…Just trying to understand.
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No, your post doesn’t come across that way at all. The subject is very complex if the person you are dealing with has that type of disorder.
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We should all look inward at our motives. Many of us have a message and when I work for that message I know it’s ok!
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i don’t think your post is offensive. You’re just posing questions. I bet we have a few experts in here. I am not an expert. I think that Narcissists and people who are “stuck on themselves” are two different groups.
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Hi Tony,
I’m not entirely sure what you’re asking but it sounds like maybe you think a lot of bloggers obsess about narcissism too much? Or are too narcissistic…maybe? Both are true to a point. Some of us are kind of obsessed with it because it’s become a sort of topic of study and fascination for those of us who had close relationships with people who had narcissistic personalities or NPD. Like Marquessa said, narcissists can cause PTSD in the people they have close dealings with. A whole community with its own lingo has grown up around this concept –and for the most part it’s a supportive community where recovery and healing is possible. I say for the most part–because there are some who are unable to forgive and/or move on and get trapped in their hate–and the tragic irony is that people who dwell in hatred become narcissists themselves. I don’t think people who are “stuck on themselves” are necessarily narcissistic though. Most of us have a few narcissistic traits (especially bloggers lol!) but that doesn’t mean we have NPD or narcissism.
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I do think there is an obsession over narcissism. Maybe I don’t understand why. It is probably a scientific thing and a need for further understanding. Thanks for your kind response.
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Oh, sure, no problem! I hope you can get some answers. Mine probably wasn’t very helpful though.
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Narcissistic abuse is life consuming. The narcissist is one like no other. They act like your dream come true when u meet one. Then once they have u hooked, they don’t let u go. They then make you feel like ur nothing. All the while ur only goal is to prove urself as worthy to the narcissist, but the irony there is that they will never view anyone else as worthy or even care about anyone but themselves. They need you to provide them with narcissistic supply (attention) so that they can validate themselves as human beings, but really behind the mask they wear there is no one. It’s an unexplainable feeling that only a person who has experienced this first hand could understand.
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Thanks for your feedback and helping me understand more. I hope my post didn’t come across as judgmental and ignorant.
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Not at all! I had no idea what it was or that it was even a big thing before it happened to me. The true reason behind people’s obsession with the narcissist actually originates from inner childhood wounds.. For instance, if as a child you felt that you were never good enough and u were always seeking approval and recognition… You might find urself in this type of situation. This is because it’s easier to blame someone else for what they are doing then to look inside urself and heal these wounds. I actually did the work and broke free from the narcissist and it hasn’t happened to me again 🙂
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We are on the same page!!
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It seems to be a topic that is getting a lot of attention. It is my humble opinion that for those who have lived under narcissistic abuse from a parent, partner, or even boss; writing or journalling is one key to healing. The type of damage done by narcissism and other personality disorders can leave victims with symptoms of PTSD. Sharing the information about it, hopefully, may help prevent others from falling victim to this type of abuse. There is healing and moving on…then there is the connection that is now made with others who are under this oppression. Many survivors are extremely loving and positive people who believe strongly in supporting each other. They are the opposite of narcissistic, which is what made them perfect sources of supply for the heartless. I’m glad for you not having to have dealt with this personally, yet seeking to understand. You are an awesome human 🙂
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