In this episode of Almost Oblivious, we dive into the complexities of narcissism, exploring the difference between narcissistic tendencies and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). We discuss how narcissism can play a role in abusive relationships, the myths surrounding it, and why the term is often overused. Abuse isnât limited to romantic relationshipsâit can come from family and friends too. Join me as we break down the nuances of narcissism, empower survivors, and invite listeners to share their stories to help others feel less alone. Resources: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20366662 https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/what-is-narcissistic-personality-disorder https://www.annualreviews.org/content/journals/10.1146/annurev.clinpsy.121208.131215 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11155208/ https://www.domesticshelters.org/articles/identifying-abuse/what-is-narcissistic-personality-disorder https://www.thehotline.org/resources/narcissism-and-abuse/ For more information please check out our website! â â â â â AlmostObliviousPodcast.comâ â â â â If you would like to submit your story or be a guest speaker, please submit a form here! If there are any topics that you think should be covered, please reach out to us! â â â â â AlmostObliviousPodcast.com/contactâ â â â â Instagram:Â â â â â â @AlmostObliviousPodcastâ â â â â Facebook:Â â â â â â @AlmostObliviousPodcastâ â
In this episode of Almost Oblivious, we dive into the complexities of narcissism, exploring the difference between narcissistic tendencies and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). We discuss how narcissism can play a role in abusive relationships, the myths surrounding it, and why the term is often overused. Abuse isnât limited to romantic relationshipsâit can come from family and friends too. Join me as we break down the nuances of narcissism, empower survivors, and invite listeners to shar...