Covert-Aggression and the Gaslighting Effect April 8, 2021Abuse, Aggression, Covert-Aggression, Empowerment, gaslighting, Lying and Deception, Manipulation, Manipulators, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychological Manipulation, Psychology, Relationshipsabuse, covert-aggression, crazy-making, deception, gaslighting, narcissismDr. Simon Some accomplished fighters aggress in subtle, stealthy tactics that enable them to use and abuse while still looking good. It’s no wonder folks on the receiving end of such behavior feel crazy!
Severe Narcissistic Malignancy And Psychopathy March 25, 2021Abuse, Aggression, conscience, Covert-Aggression, empathy, Empowerment, Entitlement, Lying and Deception, Narcissism, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychology, Relationships, Social Issuesantisocial, antisocial personality, ego inflation, entitlement, heartlessness, mask of civility, psychopath, Psychopathy and Sociopathy, sociopathDr. Simon Extreme narcissistic malignancy characterizes the most disturbed characters among us. They wantonly use and abuse and feel entitled to do so.
The Narcissistic Malignancy Spectrum March 17, 2021Abuse, Aggression, conscience, empathy, Entitlement, Integrity, Narcissism, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychology, Relationships, Responsibility, Self-Esteem, Social Issues, Therapyabuse, character disturbance, conscience, entitlement, grandiosity, narcissistic malignancy, neurosisDr. Simon Narcissistic malignancy is largely about empathy deficiency and grandiosity. Folks who don’t care and feel superior will wantonly use and abuse.
Narcissistic Characters and Character Disorders March 10, 2021Abuse, Aggression, conscience, Covert-Aggression, empathy, Entitlement, Integrity, Intimacy, Manipulation, Manipulators, Mental Health, Narcissism, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychological Manipulation, Psychology, Psychopathy and Sociopathy, Relationships, Responsibility, Social Issues, Spiritualityamorous narcissists, charming narcissists, heartless predators, narcissistic characters, Personality and Character Disorders, personality disordersDr. Simon Narcissistic characters run the gamut, from relatively benign “amorous,” “charming,” types to heartless and predatory types.
Sadistic Aggressors Enjoy Hurting February 11, 2021Abuse, Aggression, Narcissism, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychology, Relationships, Responsibility, Self-Esteem, Social Issuescharacter, dominance, heartlessness, position, power, sadistic aggressors, self-esteemDr. Simon Sadistic aggressors are archetypal bullies who can’t love and revel in the lording of power and control over others.
Aggressive Narcissists and other Narcissistic Types February 4, 2021Abuse, Aggression, Covert-Aggression, empathy, Entitlement, Integrity, Manipulation, Manipulators, Narcissism, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychological Manipulation, Psychology, Psychopathy and Sociopathy, Relationshipsaggressive narcissists, aggressive personalities, amorous narcissists, covert-aggressors, toxic self-loveDr. Simon Most aggressive personalities are also narcissistic. But not all narcissists are aggressor types. One example is the “amorous” type of narcissist.
Aggressive Narcissism Has Many Forms January 27, 2021Aggression, Covert-Aggression, empathy, Entitlement, gaslighting, Integrity, Manipulation, Manipulators, Narcissism, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychological Manipulation, Psychology, Psychopathy and Sociopathy, Relationships, Social Issuesaggressive narcissism, aggressive personalities, character, covert-aggressors, personalityDr. Simon Narcissism comes in many forms. And aggressive narcissists create the biggest relationship problems.
Wounding Words Reflect the Troubled Heart January 20, 2021Abuse, Aggression, empathy, Empowerment, Integrity, Intimacy, Mental Health, Psychology, Relationships, Responsibility, Social Issues, Spiritualitybenign confrontation, character dysfunction, civil discourse, desensitization, heart, relationships, wordsDr. Simon Words have power. So it behooves us to be mindful of them.
Pathological Pride Rejects and Blocks the Light December 10, 2020Aggression, conscience, empathy, Entitlement, gaslighting, Integrity, Manipulation, Manipulators, Narcissism, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychological Manipulation, Psychology, Psychopathy and Sociopathy, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Issues, Spiritualityego, entitlement, gaslighting, narcissistic characters, pathological pride, vanityDr. Simon Pathological pride happens when our hearts are so full of our egoic selves that there isn’t any room left for the Source.
Blaming Others Is Not a Defense but a Tactic September 23, 2020Aggression, conscience, Covert-Aggression, Empowerment, gaslighting, Integrity, Lying and Deception, Manipulation, Manipulators, Narcissism, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychological Manipulation, Psychology, Relationships, Responsibility, Social Issuesblaming, conscious, defense mechanisms, manipulation tactics, projection, unconsciousDr. Simon Blaming others is not unconscious defense. It’s a conscious tactic to throw you on the defensive while refusing to internalize a behavioral norm.