Tag: Narcissistic Mothers

Abuse

Narcissistic Abuse: View from the Amazon (with Marcia Maia)

The meeting involved a detailed discussion on narcissism, its psychological impact, and distinctions from psychopathy and borderline personality disorder, emphasizing the deep trauma caused by narcissistic mothers. The speakers explored the unconscious dynamics of narcissistic abuse, the victim’s addiction to idealization phases, and the challenges of recognizing and healing from such abuse. Additionally, the conversation highlighted the complexity of narcissistic identity, the difficulty in differentiating it from related disorders, and the importance of alternative supportive models for affected children. Narcissistic Abuse: View from the Amazon (with Marcia Maia)

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Severe Borderline Personality Disorder in Mothers (The Nerve with Maureen Callahan)

The discussion focused on the complex dynamics of mothers with borderline personality disorder who may exhibit worsened narcissistic and psychopathic traits with age, often confusing their children with contrasting public charm and private cruelty. It was highlighted that co-morbidities such as narcissism and psychopathy, which exist on a spectrum and can manifest as functional behaviors, worsen over time and exacerbate familial challenges. The conversation also addressed the lasting psychological impact on children, who internalize feelings of inadequacy and failure due to their mother’s behavior, resulting in enduring emotional struggles.

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