Gloss.A.B

  "A Pɪᴄᴛᴜʀᴇ ɪs Wᴏʀᴛʜ ᴀ Tʜᴏᴜsᴀɴᴅ Wᴏʀᴅs" "ᴀ Tʜᴏᴜsᴀɴᴅ Wᴏʀᴅs ᴀʀᴇ ᴡᴏʀᴛʜ ᴡᴀʏ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴛʜᴀɴ ᴛʜᴇ ᴘɪᴄᴛᴜʀᴇ."

 ~ Wᴏʀᴅs ᴀɴᴅ Tᴇʀᴍs Gʟᴏssᴀʀʏ  Pᴀɢᴇs

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  • ADULT CHILDREN OF NARCISSISTS = ACoNs / Children who grow up with a narcissistic parent tend to suffer from at least some of the following as children and as adults: anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, self-doubt, self-blame, indecision, people-pleasing tendencies, difficulties with emotional intimacy, and codependent relationships. Adult children of narcissistic parents may have grown up in an environment where they had to be constantly on guard, and anticipate the narcissistic parent's mood swings and reactions. They may develop high levels of anxiety, always trying to predict and prevent potential conflicts or outbursts.
  • AGENDA = The word agenda is the plural for of the Latin word agendum, which literally means "something to be done." The noun retains this meaning because an agenda is a plan — organized by time — of events or things to do. You might have a meeting, a lunch date, and a doctor's appointment on your agenda for the day.
    • HIDDEN AGENDA = Another word for is hidden agenda is ulterior motive. This is a good descriptor for the meaning of ulterior motive, which simply means hidden intent.They were accused of having a hidden agenda. Synonyms with hidden before them; motive, secret plan, secret intention, motive or motivation, aim, cause, inspiration, vested interest, etc. Ulterior motive is the reason behind what one does in secret and doesn't communicate to the impact parties. Hidden agenda is the same in the sense that the person also doesn't communicate the the motive to impacted parties.
    • ULTERIOR MOTIVE = An ulterior motive is a concealed meaning or intention behind saying or doing something. Ulterior motivation usually has a negative connotation because acting with ulterior motivation, or a hidden agenda, is typically considered sneaky and self-serving.
    • ULTERIOR MOTIVE NARCISSIST = Histrionic narcissists may establish relationships with ulterior motives, such as gaining a social advantage or unearned privileges. They may view others as tools to achieve their goals. For example, they may become involved with someone because it makes them look good (e.g., status). Histrionic means: melodramatic, theatrical, affected, dramatic, exaggerated, actorly, actressy, stagy, showy, artificial, overacted, overdone, unnatural, etc.
  • ANIMALISTIC = Characteristic of animals, particularly in being physical and instinctive. Relating to or practicing the religious worship of animals.
    • ANIMALISTIC PERSON = If you describe a person or their behaviour as animalistic, you mean that they do not try to hide or control their basic feelings and physical needs. The two teams were matched in a ferocious, almost animalistic battle. ... her animalistic instincts for survival. Bestial sounds like beast, and that is precisely what it means, "beast-like." When a human acts like an animal, their behavior is called bestial. Bestial is often used to describe behavior that is primitive or uncivilized. Why do people act animalistic? One reason may be due to a lack of socialization or upbringing. If a person has not been taught proper social norms or has grown up in an environment where aggressive or animalistic behavior is accepted or even encouraged, they may be more likely to exhibit such behavior themselves.
  • ANTAGONISTIC = Showing or feeling active opposition or hostility toward someone or something. Hostile - opposed - antipathetic - unsympathetic - ill-disposed - resistant - against - (dead) set against - at odds with - aggressive - belligerent - bellicose - combative - contentious - confrontational - quarrelsome - argumentative - badass. Antagonistic people like taking the opposite set of views to everyone else because they think it reaps rewards. As Sleep et al. also point out, they may also enjoy feeling powerful and in control.
  • ANXIETY = Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. Mild levels of anxiety can be beneficial in some situations. It can alert us to dangers and help us prepare and pay attention. Anxiety disorders differ from normal feelings of nervousness or anxiousness and involve excessive fear or anxiety. Symptoms of anxiety disorders may include: trouble concentrating or making decisions - feeling irritable, tense or restless - experiencing nausea or abdominal distress - having heart palpitations - sweating, trembling or shaking - trouble sleeping - having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom.
  • APATHY = While it can be harmless and normal to experience, it can also be harmful. The indifference, unresponsiveness, detachment, and passivity that are characteristic of apathy can leave apathetic individuals feeling exhausted and also lead to their making bad decisions — because, well, they just don't care. Some symptoms of apathy may include: no or decreased motivation to engage in daily tasks, no interest in new activities or projects, seeming emotionally flat or subdued, no desire to see friends or family, a decline in personal grooming and self-care routines, reduced verbal and nonverbal communication. People may experience episodes of apathy with certain psychological conditions, such as major depression and schizophrenia. In addition, people who experience traumatic events may develop apathy syndrome (indifference and emotional detachment) as a way to protect themselves mentally and prevent further distress. Indifference - lack of interest - Lack of enthusiasm - lack of concern - unconcern - uninterestedness - unresponsiveness - detachment - dispassionateness' - lack of involvement.
  • APOLOGY = A regretful acknowledgment of an offense or failure. Similar: expression of regret, one's regrets, amende honorable. An act of saying that you are sorry for something wrong you have done: I have an apology to make to you - I'm afraid I opened your letter by mistake. He's demanding a full apology from the newspaper for making untrue allegations about his personal life. The word sorry is used to express the personal feeling of regret or sympathy. The word apology is used in a more formal tone when something wrong is done. One might be or not be sorry while apologising. Usage. It is used as an adjective. The Three A's of Apologies; Acknowledgement. Acknowledge the situation and say you are sorry for what happened. Acceptance. Hold yourself accountable and work to rectify the situation. Good apologies refrain from finger-pointing and excuses. ... Amends. Talk about what you will do and start working on corrective measures.
    • FALSE APOLOGY = A non-apology apology, sometimes called a backhanded apology, nonpology, or fauxpology, is a statement in the form of an apology that does not express remorse for what was done or said, or assigns fault to those ostensibly receiving the apology. It is common in politics and public relations. Fake apologies blame you or someone else besides the apologizer. Real apologies take personal responsibility. These apologies often begin with the classic "I am sorry if you were offended" or "I am sorry that you are upset." The person might as well say, "The problem is that you are too sensitive.
    • FAUXPOLOGY = A fauxpology is a false apology that you say or write in order to tell someone that you are sorry but you do not really mean it. Additional Information. Word origin: The blend of faux and apology e.g. Do not apologise when you do not really mean it. It is a fauxpology. “I'm sorry you feel that way,” “I'm sorry it made you angry,” “I'm sorry, but if you hadn't provoked me” – these are all common examples of false apologies that shift the responsibility for the action to the person affected. They can be a form of manipulation.
    • GENUINE APOLOGY = With a genuine apology; Say what it is that you're apologizing for. Be specific. Show you understand why it was bad, take ownership, and show that you understand why you caused hurt. Don't make excuses. Acknowledge the offense. Take responsibility for the offense, whether it was a physical or psychological harm, and confirm that your behavior was not acceptable. ... Explain what happened. ... Express remorse. ... Offer to make amends.
    • NARCISSIST FAUXPOLOGY = Although narcissistic people can apologize, they're more likely to do so for their own benefit rather than out of genuine remorse. For example, a narcissist might offer an insincere apology to get something in return. A narcissist's apology may sound like, "I'm sorry you feel that way," or "I'm sorry if you misunderstood me." Note the lack of personal responsibility and the subtle shift of blame to the recipient of the apology. A gaslight apology is an apology given that often appears sincere but the person is actually not taking any responsibility for what they have caused.
  • ARROGANCE = The quality of being unpleasantly proud and behaving as if you are more important than, or know more than, other people: The person has a self-confidence that is sometimes seen as arrogance. Very Arrogant is 1. : exaggerating or disposed to exaggerate one's own worth or importance often by an overbearing manner. An arrogant official. 2. Showing an offensive attitude of superiority : proceeding from or characterized by arrogance. Haughtiness - conceit - hubris - self-importance - egotism - sense of superiority - pomposity - high-handedness - swagger - boasting - bluster - condescension - disdain - contempt - immodesty - loftiness - lordliness - snobbishness - snobbery - scorn - mocking - sneering - scoffing - presumption - insolence - big-headedness.
  • ASSERTIVE = Being assertive is a core communication skill. Assertiveness can help you express yourself effectively and stand up for your point of view. It can also help you do this while respecting the rights and beliefs of others. Being assertive can also help boost your self-esteem and earn others' respect. Confident - forceful - self-confident - positive - bold - decisive - assured - self-assured - self-possessed - believing in oneself - Self-assertive - authoritative - strong-willed - insistent, etc. 
    • ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION = Assertiveness means expressing your point of view in a way that is clear and direct, while still respecting others. Communicating in an assertive manner can help you to: minimise conflict. control anger. have your needs better met. 3 Cs: Confident, Clear, Controlled • Confident: You believe in your ability to handle the situation and are composed. Clear: The message is easy to understand and is not exaggerated. Controlled: You are "tracking" the other person and modulate yourself if necessary.
    • NON-ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION = Non-assertive communication is the opposite of aggressive communicating. People who communicate non-assertively are telling others “You're ok and I'm not.” Non-assertive communicators often feel like a “martyr,” want to be accepted, need to be liked, an always allow others to choose for them. Passive/Nonassertive Behavior is when someone gives up their own rights and (directly or indirectly) defers to the rights of another person. Passive behavior results in an “I lose; you win” outcome. Non-Assertiveness Behavior. A non-assertive person is one who is often taken advantage of, feels helpless, takes on everyone's problems, says yes to inappropriate demands and thoughtless requests, and allow others to choose for him or her. The basic message he/she sends is “I'm not OK.”
  • AT THE EXPENSE OF OTHERS = If something is done at the expense of someone or something, it is done in a way that harms someone or something. Here are some example sentences using the phrase: Malls flourished at the expense of small stores downtown. He argues that the tax cut will benefit the rich at the expense of the poor. Synonyms: at the cost of, at the sacrifice of, to the loss of, to the detriment of, charged to, paid for by. At the expense of someone, is in a way that embarrasses or harms someone: They all had a good laugh at her expense. ... Also if you do one thing at the expense of another, doing the first thing harms the second thing
  • ATTRIBUTION = ((The action of regarding something as being caused by a person or thing.)) An attribution identifies a source or cause of something — in this case, the person who first said the quote. Attribution often involves identifying the author or source of written material or a work of art. Attribution is about "giving credit where credit is due." By acknowledging where information comes from, you show respect for the intellectual work of those who came before. An example of attribution is a citation. - Another example, over the course of a typical day, you probably make numerous attributions about your own behavior as well as that of the people around you. When you get a poor grade on a quiz, you might blame the teacher for not adequately explaining the material, completely dismissing the fact that you didn't study.
    • ATTRIBUTION FROM A NARCISSIST = It has been hypothesized that narcissists would make: 1) self-enhancing attributions for positive events by attributing them to internal, stable, and global causes; and 2) defensive attributions for negative events by attributing them to external, unstable, and specific causes.
  • AUTHENTIC = Genuine, bona fide mean being actually and exactly what is claimed. authentic implies being fully trustworthy as according with fact; an authentic account of the perilous journey. True - undisputed - rightful - legitimate - lawful - legal - valid - the real McCoy - the genuine article.  Also stress painstaking or faithful imitation of an original. an authentic reproduction.
    • AUTHENTICATION = The process or action of proving or showing something to be true, genuine, or valid. Authentication is used by a server when the server needs to know exactly who is accessing their information or site. Authentication is used by a client when the client needs to know that the server is system it claims to be. Authenticating a document means validating its authenticity and ensuring that it is a true copy of the original. To authenticate is to prove or show (something) to be true, genuine, or valid.
    • AUTHENTICITY = Authenticity is the quality of being genuine or real. You might question the authenticity of your eccentric uncle's photo of a UFO, or even your eccentric uncle. The word authenticity is the state of something or someone being authentic, or legitimate and true. Having legitimacy - legality - validity - bona fides - reliability - dependability - trustworthiness - truth.
    • AUTHENTIC VS GENUINE PERSON = Genuine refers to a person's honest and sincere ways of relating to other people and to what others may see in that person. The word authentic refers to a person's ways of relating to themself, a way of being 'true to themself', so to speak.
    • AUTHENTIC PERSON = Put simply, authenticity means you're true to your own personality, values, and spirit, regardless of the pressure that you're under to act otherwise. You're honest with yourself and with others, and you take responsibility for your mistakes. Your values, ideals, and actions align. We are drawn to genuine people—rather than people who simply agree with whatever we say or do—because those who are true to themselves are also likely to be true and honest with us. Authenticity is also associated with many appealing traits, including confidence, strength, individuality, and emotional resilience.
    • AUTHENTIC PERSONALITY TRAITS = Consistency - Empathy - Honest - Authentic people respect themselves - Listen - They respect everyone - They value experiences - Vulnerable - Authentic people are reflective and introspective - Have a healthy ego - Integrity - Realism - Willing to learn from mistakes - Be true to yourself - Confidence - Credibility - Have good character? - Not materialistic - They are emotionally agile - They are free to be themselves - They are not judgmental - They unapologetically express their true thoughts. How do you know a person is authentic? 7 Signs of Authentic People. ... They Embrace Their Quirks. ... They Listen More Than They Talk. ... They Are Honest, Even When It's Hard. ... They Embrace the Beauty of Being Real. ... They Walk the Authenticity Talk. ... They Are Accepting of Others. ... Authentic Apologies: Embracing Mistakes and Growing.
    • AUTHENTIC PERSON VS NARCISSIST = In conclusion, it is important to remember that an authentic person knows their worth and does not seek attention, praise, and validation from others. On the other hand, a narcissist will do anything to get these. What is the difference between narcissist and genuine? This is actually a fairly difficult question because narcissists usually present very well at the outset of a relationship. It does take time and discernment to figure out that where a genuine person works toward mutual benefit and cares about others, a narcissist does not. Unlike typical narcissists, those with healthy narcissism do not exploit others to fulfill their needs, and possessing traits associated with this can actually be helpful. Healthy narcissists have the ability to form long-lasting relationships, praise the achievements of others, and build a stable sense of self-worth.
  • AWARENESS = Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact. "we need to raise public awareness of the issue" - Similar: - consciousness - recognition - realization - cognizance - perception - apprehension - understanding - grasp - appreciation - acknowledgment - knowledge - sensitivity to - sensibility to - insight into - familiarity with - acquaintance with. Awareness in philosophy and psychology is a concept about knowing, perceiving and being cognizant of events. Another definition describes it as a state wherein a subject is aware of some information when that information is directly available to bring to bear in the direction of a wide range of behavioral actions.
    • INTERNAL SELF AWARENESS = Internal awareness is knowing yourself and understanding your triggers. Someone who has internal awareness has a good grasp of their emotions and thoughts. They are aware of both their strengths and weaknesses. They can navigate their inner landscape because they know the reasons behind their behaviors. Internal standards impact self-awareness. Internal standards are a person's own personal values and beliefs and how those standards impact others and the surrounding environment. Through self-awareness, one can study their own thoughts and feelings to better understand themselves.
    • EXTERNAL SELF AWARENESS = External self-awareness is how others perceive you. Rather than introspection, external self-awareness requires you to gather insights from the world around you. This is an imperfect process because other people's reactions and perceptions of you will vary greatly. What does externalize mean in psychology? n. a defense mechanism in which one's thoughts, feelings, or perceptions are attributed to the external world and perceived as independent of oneself or one's own experiences. A common expression of this is projection. What is self-awareness of internal and external values? The goal of self-awareness is to balance internal and external self-awareness, or to have how you see yourself be the same as how you are seen by others. When the two sides match, you can target areas for improvement and change how you interact with yourself and with others.
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  • BEHAVIOR = The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others. Conduct - way of behaving - way of acting - etiquette - actions - exploits - doings - manners - habits, etc.
    • BAD BEHAVIORS = Negative behavior can include a number of communication and behavior issues, like: Hostility or aggressiveness. Narcissism or lack of accountability or responsibility. Rudeness, disrespect or bullying toward colleagues or clients. Actions or statements that undermine team motivation or business goals. Common bad behaviors; although I added and edited a few. Is being Narcissistic with anyone a bad behavior. Being Narcissistic as a standup comedian with an audience expecting you that way for a laugh, and not hurting anyone with your shtick is hilarious and good behavior. However being Narcissistic just as a person and hurting others via bad behavior; like rudely or obnoxiously doing things without thinking you're hurting anyone, or asking for more than you deserve or need, and all the other things that they do, is bad behavior. Lying and lying about others, Gossiping and spreading untruths around, being selfish and thinking everyone owes you. Not letting others get enough sleep, making others overeat or everdrink. Showing anger, being rude or disrespectful of others, Being too hard on others, Excessive drinking, Failing to honor commitments, always interrupting or speaking over someone, and always talking where others can't get a word in edgewise. Hostility or aggressiveness, talking bad about others when they're not around, talking bad about others when they're gone, etc., etc.
    • BEHAVIORAL ISSUES = The most common disruptive behaviour disorders include oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), conduct disorder (CD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). These three behavioural disorders share some common symptoms, so diagnosis can be difficult and time consuming. 7 types of behavioral disorders: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ... Conduct disorder (CD) ... Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) ... Intermittent explosive disorder. ... Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) ... Bipolar disorder. ... Anxiety disorder.
    • JUVENILE BEHAVIOR = If you describe someone's behaviour as juvenile, you are critical of it because you think that it is silly or childish. [disapproval] Don't be so juvenile! Synonyms: immature, childish, infantile, puerile, etc.. Having or showing the annoying qualities (as silliness) associated with children throwing a tantrum is rather juvenile behavior for a person of your age. childish. immature. adolescent. infantile. -Physiologically immature or undeveloped : young. juvenile birds. 2. a. : of, relating to, characteristic of, or suitable for children or young people.
    • NARCISSIST BAD BEHAVIOR = People with narcissistic behavior already see themselves as superior to others, so they may become rude or abusive when they don't receive the treatment they think they deserve. While they hold themselves superior, they may speak or act rudely toward those that they deem are inferior. According to a 2019 study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, people with NPD have traits that make it harder to love another person. Your narcissistic spouse may not be able to support you or show genuine emotion. Any love or affection they show is often given only for their own benefit. 
    • NARCISSIST BEHAVIOR = Most common: Lack of empathy, Requires excessive admiration, Grandiose sense of self, Entitled, Scorn and arrogance toward others, Displays arrogant behaviors and attitudes, High sensitivity to criticism, Interpersonal, Arrogance, Feelings of emptiness, Monopolize conversations, Willingness to exploit others, A tendency to put themselves down, Envy, Exaggerating achievements and talents, Fixation on appearance, Manipulative behavior, Procrastination and disregard. Narcissistic personality disorder involves a pattern of self-centered, arrogant thinking and behavior, a lack of empathy and consideration for other people, and an excessive need for admiration. Others often describe people with NPD as cocky, manipulative, selfish, patronizing, and demanding.
  • BAITING = Deliberately annoy or taunt (someone). Taunt, goad, provoke, pick on, torment, torture, persecute, badger, harass, hound, tease, annoy, irritate, get someone's back up, hassle, give someone a hard time, etc.
    • EMOTIONAL BAITING = Understanding how to deal with provocative acts designed to bully or cause others to bully. To 'bait' someone is to intentionally make a person angry by saying or doing things to annoy them. Baiting is a provocative act used to solicit an angry, aggressive or emotional response from another individual. 
    • NARCISSISTIC BAITING = They might say, “Give me a call, I have to tell you something” or “I heard juicy gossip about you.” Naturally, you will want to know and feel tempted to take the bait. They might ask for something in return for the information or give vague responses until you beg for more details. Insults, intimidation and gaslighting: How the narcissist will 'bait' you. There are many different ways a narcissist will subtly bait their victims. They may insult somebody they know the person cares about. They may make inflammatory, false accusations about you. Baiting is a type of psychological or emotional manipulation. They accuse you of something out of nowhere, or bring up something from the past that's already been resolved. They play the victim, claiming you always attack them or put down their ideas. They make a joke or sarcastic comment that attacks your weaknesses. 
  • BELLIGERENT = Hostile and aggressive. "A bull-necked, belligerent old man" - hostile - aggressive - threatening - antagonistic - pugnacious - bellicose - confrontational - argumentative - quarrelsome - Contentious - militant - combative - quick-tempered - hot-tempered, etc.
  • BLACK AND WHITE THINKING = According to Cyker-Keiderling, “Black-and-white thinking is a thought process in which people think in absolutes: good or bad, success or failure, perfect or imperfect.” It's a thought pattern people fall into to describe people, things, or actions. Dichotomous thinking, also known as black-and-white thinking, is when your thought patterns assign people, things, and actions into one of two categories – “good” or “bad”. Black-and-white thinking is part of a group of thinking patterns called cognitive distortions, it's sometimes referred to as “splitting.” Those with ADHD may also struggle with black-and-white thinking. (“I always do this,” “I've seen nothing like that,” or communicating strong, rigid opinions on topics without a lot of reasoning to back them up.) No matter how you feel about your ADHD, learning more about it may help put things in perspective. People with bipolar disorder may develop cognitive distortions, which are non-realistic patterns of thinking. Black-and-white thinking, leaping to conclusions, and catastrophizing circumstances are examples of these distortions.
  • BLAME SHIFTING = Blame-shifting is an emotionally abusive behavior or tactic. These are some definitions or descriptions of blame-shifting: abusers have difficulty taking responsibility for problems. They go as far as necessary to attribute blame for their circumstances to anyone else, even if it may sound somewhat conspiratorial.
  • BOUNDARY = A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line. "the eastern boundary of the wilderness" - Border - borderline - partition - dividing line - bounding line - confines - limits - A limit of a subject or sphere of activity. "A community without class or political boundaries."  A boundary is a border and it can be physical, such as a fence between two properties, or abstract, such as a moral boundary that society decides it is wrong to cross. Boundaries show where one thing ends and another begins. Boundaries in a relationship are kind of like this; they help each person figure out where one person ends and the other begins. In short, boundaries help you define what you are comfortable with and how you would like to be treated by others. Emotional boundaries: Establishing emotional boundaries involves taking ownership of your own feelings and not being made to feel responsible for other people's feelings. Everyone has the right to have their feelings respected and validated. As author and researcher Brené Brown, PhD, explains, healthy boundaries in relationships are “what's okay with you, and what's not okay with you.” They're roadmaps for interactions and behaviors that we find acceptable or unacceptable.
    • BOUNDARIES PSYCHOLOGY = In other words, boundaries function like rules in a relationship, determining what you are willing and are not willing to tolerate. Healthy boundaries are limits you set around your time, emotions, psychological energy, and physical space and body to protect yourself from feeling drained by others in your life. Boundary pushing and crossing can cause emotional damage. Experiences that are very painful, or overwhelming, can flood your awareness and you may forget that you can say “no” to others who ask too much of us, don't see or respect our boundaries.
    • EXAMPLES OF SETTING BOUNDARIES = "I don't appreciate you coming over unannounced or without warning, please call first", is not setting a boundary because it is a request. "If you come here unannounced or without warning, you are not allowed to be here and will have to leave", that's setting a boundary. "I think you're lying and I don't like it", is an opinion. "I think you're lying and if you continue, I'm ending this conversation", is a boundary. Don't make opinions or requests, make boundaries and stick to them. 
    • NARCISSIST IGNORING BOUNDARIES = Many narcissists react badly to boundaries or violate them entirely. One of the reasons narcissists overstep boundaries is because it allows them to hold themselves accountable for any wrongdoing they may have caused, something they intensely dislike! Expect phrases like “You're over-sensitive”. Or “This is another one of your personal development fads, isn't it?” They'll say whatever they can to belittle your decision. It erodes your boundaries until you let the narcissist do what they want. Narcissists will often ignore boundaries altogether. Narcissists hate boundaries because they obstruct them. Narcissists not only hate boundaries, they do not understand them.
  • BPD = Borderline personality disorder is a mental illness that severely impacts a person's ability to manage their emotions. This loss of emotional control can increase impulsivity, affect how a person feels about themselves, and negatively impact their relationships with others. / People with borderline personality disorder tend to have trouble understanding and respecting boundaries. People with borderline personality disorder may experience intense mood swings and feel uncertainty about how they see themselves. Their feelings for others can change quickly, and swing from extreme closeness to extreme dislike. These changing feelings can lead to unstable relationships and emotional pain. Signs and symptoms: Fear of abandonment. People with BPD are often terrified of being abandoned or left alone. ... Unstable relationships. ... Unclear or shifting self-image. ... Impulsive, self-destructive behaviors. ... Self-harm. ... Extreme emotional swings. ... Chronic feelings of emptiness. ... Explosive anger. There are four widely accepted types of borderline personality disorder (BPD): discouraged, impulsive, petulant, and self-destructive BPD. You can suffer more than one kind of BPD simultaneously or at different stages in your life. Similarly, it is also possible for your condition not to fit any of these types of BPD.
    • BPD VS NARCISSISM = People with BPD usually fear abandonment and struggle with unstable relationships, mood disorder symptoms, low self-confidence, and risky behaviors, including self-harm. On the other hand, NPD is defined by narcissistic traits like low empathy toward others and feelings of self-importance, superiority, and grandiosity. While it's true that there are clear similarities between BPD and NPD, the conditions are ultimately very different. Comparing borderline personality disorder vs narcissism reveals that while they do have some overlapping symptoms, there are also several aspects that make them distinct from one another. People with BPD can feel empathy and deep love for the people close to them. Covert narcissists are deep down bored and can't see past their own needs, so they often seek out a new supply for emotionally charging praise, admiration, or sympathy. "Individuals with NPD tend to score extremely high in cognitive or 'cold' empathy but are substantially below average in affective or 'warm' empathy. Conversely, those with BPD generally score below average in cognitive empathy and around or slightly below average in warm empathy," explains Lev.
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  • BRINKMANSHIP = The art or practice of pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety before stopping, especially in politics. Who's safety? Not yours. It's a mentality of high-risk strategy especially used by Narcissists; they push your buttons to see how far they can go, to the brink or the limit of safety. Who's limit? Your limit. It's like a game they get off on. Trying to achieve an advantageous outcome by pushing their dangerous ways to the brink of active conflict, or until conflict. Strategically pushing limits through bluffing, bullying, intimidating tactics, gaslighting, confabulating, and all the hurtful things they do to others until the others give in or can't take it any longer. Where they get off on calling that "a win". The dangers of using brinkmanship lay in the possibility that there is an issue with communication between you and the narcissist, or that you might choose to escalate the situation rather than fold, which could lead to a cycle of continuous escalation, that would eventually culminate in a disaster for you. "In any game of brinkmanship, it is possible that one side will collapse suddenly" and it won't be the Narcissist's side. Two narcissists going at it gets a fun time, but a narcissist and you going at it gets "a point of no return". In a relationship with a narc that likes this kind of fun time, they will push you and push you to the point of no return, while they're having fun.
  • BULLYING = also applying to Disability Bullying 

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  • FYI: Last Words: Did you know?  A recent meta-analysis of 437 studies found a strong relationship between narcissism and violence, where narcissistic individuals are more likely to commit acts of violence than their non-narcissistic counterparts. In order to be considered a psychopath, many other psychopathic symptoms such as a lack of attachment to others, superficial charm, dishonesty, manipulativeness and reckless risk-taking come into play.
  • It's certain that psychopathic narcissists exist  and here's the kicker: If a person has psychopathic traits, then they tend to have narcissistic and Machiavellian traits too. People with these personalities can't sense other people's feelings or see the world from any perspective apart from their own. They don't have a sense of conscience or guilt to stop them behaving immorally.

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