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When Narcissist is Also Codependent: Inverted Narcissist Compilation (Odd Couple Series)

The meeting discussed the concept of inverted narcissism — a covert, codependent subtype of narcissistic personality that derives narcissistic supply vicariously through an overt grandiose partner, characterized by self-effacement, extreme envy, masochistic tendencies, and a willingness to merge with the partner. Developmental roots, diagnostic criteria, differences from related constructs like echoism and borderline/codependent presentations, and relationship dynamics between inverted and overt narcissists were reviewed through expert commentary and personal correspondences. The speaker emphasized the clinical implications, potential stability of such symbiotic relationships, and the challenges in diagnosis and treatment due to variability and overlap with other disorders. When Narcissist is Also Codependent: Inverted Narcissist Compilation (Odd Couple Series)

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