Shahida Arabi
Shahida is the author of Power: Surviving and Thriving After Narcissistic Abuse and the poetry book She Who Destroys the Light.
Narcissists Cause Cognitive Dissonance – Here’s How to Destroy It, For Good
A guide to how narcissists and psychopaths use cognitive dissonance, and how to defeat it. What is Cognitive Dissonance?
5 Powerful Boundaries To Counter Passive-Aggressive Narcissists
Narcissistic personality disorder is a personality disorder characterized by traits such as a lack of empathy, self-centeredness, an excessive sense of entitlement, pathological envy, and exploitation of others. According to researchers, there are two distinct subtypes of narcissism.
Can Abuse By Narcissists Cause Body Dysmorphia And Eating Disorders?
Abusive relationships take a toll on the mind and body. Narcissistic and psychopathic partners can engage in calculated manipulation methods to diminish their partners and their self-image.
Differences Between Borderline Personality Disorder and Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Many people wonder how Borderline Personality Disorder differs from Narcissistic Personality Disorder, or how Borderline Personality Disorder differs from the usual symptoms of trauma.
Who Are The “Real” Female Narcissists? The Answer Will Surprise You
The female narcissist is shrouded in stereotypes: the femme fatale, the self-absorbed selfie-taker, the materialistic frequent shopper, and the black widow.
10 Sadistic Cat-and-Mouse Games Narcissists And Psychopaths Play
Some narcissistic and psychopathic individuals sadistically enjoy toying with and deliberately causing pain to others.
How Narcissists Use “Dog Whistling” To Covertly Abuse You: Signs Of This Dangerous Manipulation Method
Have you ever experienced abuse where only you were the one who knew it was abuse? You may have experienced “dog whistling,” a covert form of abuse that is intended to strategically disorient the victim while escaping accountability.
Dating A Narcissist? 3 Things They Withhold to Gaslight You – And How To Reclaim Your Power
Narcissistic and psychopathic individuals seek power and control over others.
The Real Reason You Get Attached To Narcissists, Based On The Internal Family Systems Model Of Psychotherapy
You may wonder why you have so many conflicting emotions, thoughts and behaviors when it comes to trauma, especially if you’ve been traumatized by a manipulative narcissist. The Internal Family Systems model, created by therapist Dr.
11 Gaslighting Phrases Used by Narcissists – And Powerful Responses To Shut Them Down
Gaslighting is a manipulation tactic that distorts your perceptions and makes you question your reality. It invalidates your experiences, emotions, and thoughts.
5 Powerful Ways Women Can Avoid Dating Narcissists And Other Manipulators
Narcissists can be male or female, yet women seeking relationships encounter specific dangers in the dating world due to an increased risk of violence, misogyny, double standards, and the traps of hookup culture.
10 Shocking Ways To Break A Trauma Bond With A Narcissist
If you’re trauma bonded with a manipulative narcissist or a psychopath, you feel inextricably attached to them as a survival mechanism and unable to leave the relationship.