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8 reasons why trying to outsmart a narcissist is not smart at all

In this article, I would like to go into why the question ‘how to outsmart a narcissist?’  is the wrong question to ask. You have been hurt by a narcissist and it’s normal to feel like you want to strike back and outsmart a narcissist. It’s, however, a very self-destructive question. Some articles provide quite […]

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What is cognitive dissonance in abusive relationships? How truth becomes blurry because of narcissistic abuse

In this article, I will go into cognitive dissonance in a relationship as a result of narcissistic abuse. Sadly, when dealing with a narcissist truth can become blurry and an unhealthy state of being confused/anxious can become the truth for the victim of a narcissist. Cognitive dissonance is quite common in life and we use

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Shifting attention to yourself again when dealing with narcissists using conscious breathing (mindfulness)

When you’re dealing with a narcissist your energy is being drained and you might become (more) disconnected from yourself. It’s a brutal experience and it’s necessary to counterbalance the effects a narcissist has on you and to slowly restore your energy. A great way to do this is by trying to practice conscious breathing. My

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