Why the Narcissist Doesn't Care about You
*Inflammatory title to get you to watch my new non-inflammatory video on narcissism*
This year I took a big dive into clinical writings on narcissism and found the psychoanalytic and Jungian literature enlightening (and also confronting, painful, and shocking at times) and I’m excited to start sharing some of the things I learned and observed in my practice with you.
Despite the inflammatory title, I’m not interested in bashing narcissists (probably half of Youtube’s content is about that) or adding to the increasing hatred of narcissism. I’m just trying to get your attention so that you can learn more about the inner dynamics of this developmental wound so you can respond from an informed, measured place.
And remember, nar
cissism is on a wide spectrum: most of us have some narcissistic traits, some have stronger narcissistic traits, and some have narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). Not all forms of narcissism are traumatising to others, but some are. Recognising these traits in yourself can bring up shame–but healing comes when we learn to tolerate that shame, talk about it, and show ourselves compassion.
The video is after the paywall below:
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