0
Not all abusers are narcissists, but all narcissists are abusive.
Thats right. Some abusers are BPD. Some are sociopaths. But all abusers have a personality disorder. All are selfish (to a dangerous degree). All lack empathy (when it gets in the way of their selfish desires..and there are innumerous desires, they are never satisfied).
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Do abusers ever change into a good person?
If they get psychiatric help, but few do. Abusers have usually been in an environment of abuse and probably have been abused physical/mentally or both in their lives. There are a low percentage that do try and do change. If you are with someone that abuses you it's best to move on. Marcy
Why does it seem Narcissists are unable to see your heart?
Narcissists are strictly "me" type of people. The world revolves around them! They are smarter than everyone else and they look their nose down at most people that they feel have "stupid" qualities about them (even though these people are not stupid.) They are Euphoric, ego-maniacal, callous, cold-hearted unless it's what they want. They use and abuse people and when finished with them they throw them away like an old rag doll. Narcissists are capable of loving someone but their own ego shadows their reasoning's and Narcissists want YOU to listen to what they have to say and listen to nothing of what you may have to say. They play mind games and, if he is a true Narcissist they aren't far off from having Sociopath tendencies.
A personality trait that starts with the letter n?
Negligent, Notorious, Needy, Nervous, Naive
Is a narcissist terrified of rejection?
A narcissist has no personality of his own. He creates it through other people or what is called Narcissistic Supply (I read this, it makes sense to me so I use the term kind of loosely). But it is really quite simple. He or she is a user, and gets fulfillment out of using people. So when the supply (people, things) dwindle, yes - they do fear rejection. They cycle in and out of depression, anger, angst - all sorts of psychological highs and lows - until they find someone or something else to fill the huge void in their souls. Don't get sucked into this vacuum, you'll lose your spirit if you don't leave...and quite possibly your soul. Hope this helped..read anything by Sam Vaknin on the internet, finding most of your help using a search engine and the term "narcissistic personality disorder". Peace, mbme I am no expert either, but I believe narcissists are terrified of lots of things, rejection being one of many. Anything that may separate them from their "supply" may cause them distress. I think that after a time they build coping mechanisms for this. Finding new supply is, of course, the best "cure" for their angst. They may turn inward, focusing on their "fantasies of greatness", becoming moody and introspective. They definitely take out their frustration on people and things, become destructive and inflict the hurt they cannot allow themselves to feel. I believe this is the point where they may exhibit risky behavior, increase drug and alcohol abuse...anything to distract their minds from inner turmoil. Speaking from my life experiences of67 years, I would say a definite yes. Rejection hurts everyone to some degree. Iam not positive to what degree a narcissist would be "pained" emotionally. He or She would probably get out of the life of the person who rejected them. I am not a psychologist, etc. Just my life experience speaking!
Difference in immature and narcissism?
The biggest difference between a narcissist and someone who's simply selfish and immature is a feeling of empathy and remorse. Pointing out to someone who's just immature that they're being selfish often causes them to feel bad about hurting others, while narcissists don't get that same reaction, and if they do feel bad, they feel bad that their actions have reflected negatively on their image.
Are all mental abusers Narcissistic and what is the difference?
Not all mental abusers are. A narcissist is someone who suffers from a specific personality disorder called "Narcissistic Personality Disorder." This disorder is relatively rare. Not all abusers suffer from the Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) - although many of them have narcissistic traits.
Do narcissists ever date someone who offers no narcissistic supply?
No.
What is the word for People who love themselves?
They are narcissists. They are narcissistic. They have narcissism.
Are narcissists depressed as well as narcissistic?
Narcissists will often get depressed when they lack narcississtic supply (some kind of admiration from others.)
Why do Narcissists never let you completely go?
to ensure future narcissistic supply is available when needed.
Do narcissists admit to being substance abusers?
I do not think they do. They lack the ability to acceot that they are anything but right. My narcissistic ex-husband abused alcohol. Being a psychologist he came up with all sorts of intellectual theories to support his argument that he did not have a problem with alcohol. I believed him at the time as he had and still has a good job. Once you leave a narcissistic relationship you begin to unravel fact from fiction. FACT! Someone who drinks 20 units of alcohol every day has a problem!
What happens when you Thwart a narcissists plans midstream?
They find another way... and smear you. Narcissistic Rage kicks in.
Where can you obtain information on narcissists?
Please go onto: www.google.com TYPE IN: Explaining narcissistic behavior Marcy
If you have a narcissistic parent could you end up in a narcissistic relationship?
If you've been exposed to narcissistic abuse in childhood, you're more likely to end up with narcissistic partners if you haven't worked through your abuse. Adult Children of Narcissists (ACONs) have a number of issues to resolve.
Can a narcissist get his narcissistic supply from his teenage children?
This varies from person to person, but in general narcissists will take praise from whoever they can, which does not make narcissistic persons bad parents per se.
Are most narcissists unaware of their sexual orientation ...as in do they prefer men or women or both?
No, narcissism has absolutely no connection to sexual orientation. gay people may be narcissistic and straight people may be narcissistic.
How dangerous is a narcissistic parent?
It depends. Some narcissists are subtle and not very malignant. Others are malignant. The malignant ones can be very abusive.
