THE COMEBACK:
MOM STOP IT! YOU NEVER MAKE JOKES!
REALLY, I MADE YOU!
THE MESSAGE:
Narcissism is the egotistical pursuit of gratification, from self or others, that springs from vanity or admiration of one's idealised self image and attributes. The term derives from Greek mythology, where the young Narcissus fell in love with his own image that was reflected in a pool of water.
A Narcissistic personality disorder is one of several types of personality disorders. It is defined as a mental condition in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance. .
TONY TODAY:
THE NARCISSIST:
- Has a sense of entitlement. These fantasies protect the 'Narcos' from feelings of inner emptiness and shame. As a result, facts and opinions that contradict them are ignored or rationalized away.
- Wants recognition. Their achievements must be recognized by others even if they are not significant.
- Exaggerates achievements and talents. They will often lie about their achievements and talents.
- Is preoccupied with fantasies about success. You’ll hear how much they contribute, how great they are, and how lucky the people in their lives are to have them.
- Seeks power and dominance.
- Expects beauty or the perfect mate.
- Requires constant, excessive admiration. They live in a fantasy world that supports their delusions of grandeur.
- Exploits others without guilt or shame.
- Frequently demeans, intimidates, bullies, or belittles others.
- Has a Grandiose sense of self-importance. Narcissists believe they are unique or “special” and can only be understood by other special people. What’s more, they are too good for anything average or ordinary. They only want to associate and be associated with other high-status people, places, and things.
HAVING A ‘NARCISSIST’ IN YOUR LIFE
Ending an abusive relationship is never easy as narcissists can appear so charming and charismatic. It’s easy to become disoriented by their manipulative behaviour. A person may feel trapped by the need to seek the narcissist's approval. If one is codependent, the desire to be loyal may outweigh the need to preserve one's own safety and sense of self. However, remember that no individual deserves to be bullied, threatened, or verbally and emotionally abused in a relationship. There are ways to escape the narcissist that begin the process of healing.
- Learn about their personality disorder and their manipulative behaviour and false promises.
- Record your reasons for ending the relationship.
- Seek guidance and counselling.
- Be prepared for abusive and even violent behaviours.
- Avoid any future contact.
- Allow for a period of grieving.
THE MUSIC:
LESLIE GORE ‘YOU DON’T OWN ME’
INTERESTING STUFF:
Human noses and ears keep getting bigger, even when the rest of the body’s growth has come to a halt.
THE PUN:
YOU KNOW YOUR GETTING OLD WHEN EVERY PART OF YOUR BODY HURTS BUT DOESN’T WORK.
THE QUESTION:
Do you know a ’narcissist’?
THE LEMON:
Awarded to CNN’s Don Lemon for not changing his name!
THE QUOTE:
“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ―
THE CLIP:
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