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My estranged NPD husband (I have hired a lawyer to file for divorce) is afraid of being exposed to HIMSELF. I sent him the DSM-IV link for diagnosis of NPD, offered to help him in any type of recovery he might want (regardless of the divorce which will proceed). He replied that he is toxic, should not be close to people, will warn people who want to be close to him, but says he wants to be "whoever" (his word) he is. He does not want to change. He fears looking at the underlying emotional trauma which caused him to create the "false self" (my words). He does not have time for further self-examination (his words.)
What else can I help you with?
Does a narcissitic fear exposure to the point of attempting to explain what has just happend?
Yes -- the Narcissist will tell HIS/HER OWN VERSION of the truth and try to tell it first & loudest. Don't believe it.
What is a narcissist's greatest fear?
A narcissists greatest fear is to be all alone in their life, with no one to control or belittle. Not until then does the narcissist truly understand that they are in fact worth Less than other people. Since they are empty shallow people, they need to be filled up by others. So solitude is their absolute greatest fear..
If a narcissist marries someone with Borderline Personality Disorder do they have a better chance of making the marriage work longterm?
In my humble opinion, they have no chance of any meaningful relationship because of the inability to love. This is a very difficult combination; the borderline will have a deep fear of rejection and so does the narcissist. The Narcissist is likely to lie and cheat which compounds the Borerlines fear of rejection, the lack of empathy from the narcissist replays the early injuries to the Borderline. There is a very good book. The Narcissistic/Borderline Couple - A Psychoanalytic Perspective on marital treatment.
How can you manipulate your narcissistic ex into doing what is in the best interest of your daughter?
Narcissists are tricky, and I've done a lot of research on this subject. Manipulating a narcissist isn't really that hard. You can smother the narcissist in compliments, you can intimidate them with something they fear, believe me it works.
Why would a Narcissist stalk and harass when you leave him instead of just acting like you do not exist and moving on?
Because he doesent want to lose that control, he doesent want to lose you, you fuel his needs, narcissist dont think just anyone will put up with them. Narcissist fear greatly being a lone, no one to abuse and they just have to be depressed.
Why would a narcissist agree to marriage if they are afraid of commitment?
Perhaps he (or she) has overcome his fear of commitment. And perhaps he has found the woman that he feels is genuinely right for him.
What type narcissist stays with another abusive narcissist?
A borderline. Essentially a more emotionally reactive narcissist.
After a breakup is a narcissist less likely to contact you if he or she believes you have figured them out?
If they know that you have figured them out, they will not want to be around you for fear that you will tell people the truth. What they really need is help for their problem.
Will a narcissist in the closet ever admit to being gay?
It is unlikely for a narcissist in the closet to openly admit to being gay, as they often struggle with vulnerability and fear rejection. They may continue to deny their true sexual orientation to maintain their façade of control and superiority.
What cures Sciurophobia?
Treatment for sciurophobia, which is the fear of squirrels, typically involves cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure therapy. This may include gradual exposure to squirrels in a controlled environment to help the individual overcome their fear. It's important for individuals with sciurophobia to seek help from a mental health professional to address their specific fears and develop coping strategies.
Why a cheating married narcissist become suddenly guilty about cheating?
They are afraid of getting caught. Narcissists do not like consequences. It's not "guilt." It's fear of losing their control over the situation.
What techniques have behavior therapists used to help people overcome a fear of flying?
Virtual reality exposure therapy
