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Intermittent Reinforcement: #1 Way Narcissists Control and Manipulate You
If you are the victim of intermittent reinforcement, you may feel confused and emotionally raw. In a nutshell, intermittent reinforcement is a form of torture: it’s manipulation by way of withholding. Even worse, the victims subject themselves to this treatment (usually for many years) because they hope that one day the abuser’s behavior will change and their
Narcissistic Abuse Causes You to Overthink Everything.
Recovery from narcissistic abuse is a long and complicated process, and there are so many factors at play. It's also easy to focus too much on one thing—and ignore another important element of healing. And that often happens because we overthink things. Feeling...
Narcissists Play These 5 Weird Games With You & It Makes Living With Them Hell
Have you ever found yourself Googling stuff someone has done to you and running into something that led you to suspect someone in your life is a narcissist? Is someone close to you generally cruel, unfair, manipulative, and painfully clear to you or others in ways...
NARCISSISTS ARE COMMITTED TO MISUNDERSTANDING YOU! Try this to be understood.
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The Insecure Narcissist: Example
I didn’t believe that narcissists were insecure either until I met this woman. When the woman copied my idea and claimed it as her own, I knew that she wasn’t as amazing as she’d seemed..in fact, all I could see was that she’d been lying the whole time and had used me for her own devices. She was in fact very insecure.
Shadow Work for Narcissistic Abuse Survivors
"Shadow work is, at heart, about developing self-awareness and ultimately, self-acceptance and compassion. Shadow work is often both therapy and more spiritual, helping you see the different parts of yourself." ~Maggie Wooll Advanced Self-Help Healing: Shadow...
Brain Fog from Toxic Relationships: The Science and Ways You Can Help Yourself
Brain fog, common in those suffering from psychological abuse, is the feeling that your mind is fuzzy, like you are walking through a dream. The mental confusion leads to difficulty concentrating and thinking straight. In this article, I will outline some of the possible
How the Narcissist Hits Rock Bottom (And What You Can Do to Deal)
A narcissist hitting rock bottom is far from easy to watch. When the narcissist finally hits rock bottom, there is a predictable pattern that emerges. This pattern is so predictable that it can be used as a roadmap for how to deal with the situation. It can be difficult to understand what happens when a narcissist hits rock bottom. You may feel anxious and confused about their next move. What do you expect from them?
Dependent Personality Disorder Defined, Plus Self-Help Tips for Healing
While the symptoms of dependent personality disorder can be debilitating, there are self-help strategies and alternative treatment methods used to help sufferers live productive, fulfilling lives.
When You Can’t Go No Contact; Other ways to Stay Sane
What's the best way to deal with a narcissist in a toxic relationship? To go no contact, of course. But what if you can't go no contact? It's hard to imagine, for some people, but the truth is that not everyone has the ability to leave or go no contact with the...
Common Causes of Brain Fog in Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
You're feeling like it's getting harder and harder to remember things. Maybe you have no idea where you put your keys, or if you already told your friend about a movie you watched. As strange as memory loss sounds to people unfamiliar with brain fog, this is actually...
Narcissistic Husband?
Are you married to a narcissist husband? If you're married to a narcissistic husband, chances are that you're well aware that he is different than other husbands in a lot of very clear ways. To allow us to break through the barriers that arise when we are unable to...
Narcissists as Good Parents – Impossible? Maybe not, say psychologists.
Can a narcissist be a good parent? While it may seem like an oxymoron, there is actually a very specific set of circumstances in which it’s possible. Dr. Robin Bryman, Dr. Zamecia McCorvey, Dr. Judy Rosenberg, and Angie Atkinson share thoughts on what it would take for a narcissist to be a good parent.
The Narcissistic Abuse Survivor’s Guide to Overcoming Shame
Shame plays a huge role in narcissistic abuse and victimization. However, it can be conquered. Learn more about overcoming shame in narcissistic abuse recovery now.
Loyalty Binds, Narcissists, and Parental Alienation (Plus: The One Way a Narcissist Could Be a Good Parent)
Have you ever had to choose between two equally unpleasant options, or be seen as disloyal? If you were raised by a narcissist, you might have experienced parental alienation, and you might have faced such a choice. What is parental alienation? In its most basic...
8 Distinctive Tricks to Immediately Change Your Emotional State
When you're a survivor of narcissistic abuse, you may have trouble managing your emotional state, especially if you're deep in the throes of grief and anxiety as you transition to life without the narcissist. Issues connected to C-PTSD and other after-effects of the...
How to Identify a Narcissist in Collapse
Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by a lack of empathy, combined with extreme self-centeredness and a need for constant attention. It's a disorder that can have a profoundly negative effect on people, and it can be difficult to deal with someone who...
QueenBeeing.com Announces Affiliation with Dr. Judy Rosenberg, Ph.D.
QueenBeeing.com Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Support System is proud to announce our affiliation with psychologist and creator of the Mind Map System, Dr. Judy Rosenberg, Ph.D. Dr. Rosenberg and QueenBeeing.com share a commitment to helping survivors of narcissistic abuse recover and thrive, and will work in concert to help achieve this goal.
Narcissists as Good Parents – Impossible? Maybe not, say psychologists.
Can a narcissist be a good parent? While it may seem like an oxymoron, there is actually a very specific set of circumstances in which it’s possible. Dr. Robin Bryman, Dr. Zamecia McCorvey, Dr. Judy Rosenberg, and Angie Atkinson share thoughts on what it would take for a narcissist to be a good parent.
Why ‘Fake It Til Ya Make It’ Isn’t Always Great Advice
Faking Happiness? Why You Need to Stop It, Right Now! Want to Level Up Your Life? Quit Faking Happiness! YOU really can be happy and fulfilled after a toxic relationship with a narcissist. Quit Faking Happiness and Learn How to Live Authentically Many people are...
How to Stop Being Miserable
Aren't you tired of being miserable yet? Don't you wish you could just be happy already? If you’ve ever been in a relationship with a narcissist, you already know that they tend to cause a great deal of misery and unhappiness in their wake. In fact, narcissists and...
Find Your Passion at Any Age! 11 Famous People Who Prove It’s Never Too Late
Often, my clients who are recovering from narcissistic abuse tell me that they don't even know who they are anymore - and even if they do, they all think they're too old to start something new. Still, sometimes life forces you to start over - and that's especially...
Post-Gaslighting Emergency Recovery: A ‘First Aid’ Kit for Your Aching Soul
If you've ever been in a relationship with a narcissist, you know the feeling of having your heart torn out, stomped on, and then squished into tiny pieces before you can even blink. Does this sound a little dramatic? It really isn't. That's exactly how you feel after...
How to Reclaim Your Feminine Power After Toxic Relationships
Are you feeling like life after a toxic relationship has noting to offer? Are you bored and feeling kinda ugly and unapproachable lately? Are you tired of feeling unattractive? Do you wanna bring out your inner goddess? Do you want to bring your sexy back, or to find...
Try This When You Can’t Stop Crying: 2-Minutes 4-Corners Technique
This morning I was just sitting down to work when I heard my daughter screaming. I ran out of my office and found her and my son standing over our cat who we'd had ten years - she had died. Now, this was my cat - and my kids can't remember life before her. In...
Peaceful Inspiration Meditation for Narcissistic Abuse Survivors (Trigger-Free)
Please enjoy this trigger-free, peaceful and positive-thinking focused meditation. Related articles Surviving Narcissistic Abuse: 65 Things You Might Say to Your Narcissist If You Could Outrage: Narcissistic Fathers Who Leave You When You Are Pregnant The Addict...
Accept and Empower Yourself with Mindful Strategies for Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
The way that you conduct yourself in your personal and professional life begins with how you use your mind. You can teach your mind to accept yourself and gain empowerment - or you can stay stuck in self-defeating behaviors. You are what you think. When you want to...
Male Survivor of Narcissistic Abuse Offers Hope for Fellow Survivors
Editor's Note: Today's post comes from a member of my SPAN (Support for People Affected by Narcissism in relationships) online support group, a well-educated male who has chosen to be identified by the name Manager Poet. He also happens to be a survivor of...
What is NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming)?
If you're struggling to recover from narcissistic abuse, you might be interested in learning about Neuro-Linguistic Programming or NLP. It's a surprisingly simple yet highly effective treatment for symptoms of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD)...
How Psychopathic Gambling Addicts WILL Ruin Your Life
The study found that people who lie, cheat and act without empathy are more likely to get into gambling problems. And because they also tend not to use strategies that would keep them safe from such problems, making those issues worse – and making them more likely to ruin their own lives and the lives of anyone unfortunate enough to be close to them, including their closest sources of narcissistic supply.
How the Narcissist Hits Rock Bottom (And What You Can Do to Deal)
A narcissist hitting rock bottom is far from easy to watch. When the narcissist finally hits rock bottom, there is a predictable pattern that emerges. This pattern is so predictable that it can be used as a roadmap for how to deal with the situation. It can be difficult to understand what happens when a narcissist hits rock bottom. You may feel anxious and confused about their next move. What do you expect from them?
Narcissists as Good Parents – Impossible? Maybe not, say psychologists.
Can a narcissist be a good parent? While it may seem like an oxymoron, there is actually a very specific set of circumstances in which it’s possible. Dr. Robin Bryman, Dr. Zamecia McCorvey, Dr. Judy Rosenberg, and Angie Atkinson share thoughts on what it would take for a narcissist to be a good parent.
Announcement: New Contact Information for QueenBeeing.com
We're sad to announce that Melina, Angie's former assistant, has moved on to a new job. She was an integral part of our team and will be greatly missed. We hope you'll join us in wishing her the very best as her own career blossoms and evolves! Updated Contact...
Want to fast-track your narcissistic abuse healing with a celebrity psychologist?
Have you experienced the devastating effects of narcissistic abuse in a toxic relationship? If you have, you're not alone! In fact, millions of people have been affected by narcissistic abuse from their spouses or partners, family members, friends, bosses, coworkers,...
Dr. Judy Rosenberg on Healing Global Disconnect
A STATEMENT FROM DR. JUDY ROSENBERG founder of the Psychological Healing Center & the Be The Cause system of healing human & global disconnect Healing global disconnect is long overdue. As a psychologist, I know that for us to be healthy on a global...
Why do narcissists downplay your worth?
Have you ever wondered why narcissists have a way of minimizing everything you do, say, think, or feel? Narcissists are never generous with praise unless they're using it as a way to manipulate you. In general, once they get past the love-bombing phase of the...
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When the Narcissist Threatens Suicide: Will they really follow through?
When the Narcissist Threatens Suicide: Will they really follow through? When a narcissist threatens suicide it may be a manipulation tactic. But, sometimes the narcissist is serious about ending their life. Here’s everything you need to know about narcissists and suicide.
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