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#narcissism

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On the #TrumpVIrus #Psychopathology / #Narcissism

Not often we see #truth & #psychology in the headlines.

> I’m A Psychologist Who Specializes In Narcissists. Here’s What We Need To Do To Stop Trump.

huffpost.com/entry/psychologis

> "The same patterns that destabilize families destabilize democracies."

Sir exudes EXTREME pathology "like nobody's ever seen before" - except in locked wards.

It's the question of what can "WE" all can do, urgently and in time, to "awake" the #media and masses.

HuffPost · I’m A Psychologist Who Specializes In Narcissists. Here’s What We Need To Do To Stop Trump.By Jocelyn Sze

I have a dream that all of us who experienced narcissistic abuse are going to be the ones who rise up and fight the fascist regime building in the U.S. We are the ones who recognize what’s going on and have lived through it to know how it ends. I envision an army of crones (we can open up the definition if needed) saying, no, we’re not going back to that place ever again and we know what pathetic empty bullies you are. Who’s with me?

My 29-year-old kid stood up to her narcissistic father last night. Told him she had no interest in his visiting her. I am so freaking proud of her I could burst. She didn’t internalize all his guilt and pressure, she looked at what she felt & needed and said no.

She has spent decades under the weight of his lack of understanding of her autism, cruel criticism, & lack of empathy—she is growing enough that she spoke up for herself.

This is a moment to celebrate!

Talking with a #narcissist about your emotions is a pointless endeavor. Worse: it's dangerous as they'll use this information against you later.

They are not interested in finding a solution that helps all involved parties to emotionally regulate. They are interested in the solution that helps them alone emotionally regulate. Bonus points if they guilt trip you into finding that solution.

Let me be clear: if someone makes you feel guilty about your behavior while refusing to cooperate on finding a solution that works for everyone, that's manipulation. That's emotional abuse.

Someone who truly cares about you would want to resolve the issue in a way that works for both them *and* you.

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@kevinrns

Good article, but this is senseless:

"To be clear, I can’t diagnose the president or any public figure without personal examination"

As MANY other mental health pros have said, there is far more public information available on Trump than would ever be available through a few therapy sessions.

You do not need permission, validation, acceptance of other people to be and love who you are.

The person closest to you is *yourself*. "Love your neighbour" is great and all but it's worthless unless you love thyself. Love yourself. Just the way you are *right now*. With all your messes, weirdness, and unresolved pain and trauma. You are worthy of love.

Healthy relationships will lift you up. They will encourage you to be who you really are. They will empower you. They won't tear you down and make you doubt yourself and your worth. People who do that don't love you. Not really. Even if they tell you differently.

Rise strong and reach for your stars. You are important. You matter. I see you.

**Narcissism and Affective Polarization**

“_We argue that the personality trait of narcissism (entitled self-importance) is an important correlate of affective polarization. We test this claim in Britain using nationally representative survey data, examining both long-standing party identities and new Brexit identities. Our findings reveal that narcissism, and particularly the ‘rivalry’ aspect of narcissism, is associated with both positive and negative partisanship._”

Tilley, J., Hobolt, S. Narcissism and Affective Polarization. Polit Behav 47, 599–618 (2025). doi.org/10.1007/s11109-024-099.

SpringerLinkNarcissism and Affective Polarization - Political BehaviorThere are increasing concerns about affective polarization between political groups in the US and elsewhere. While most work explaining affective polarization focuses on a combination of social and ideological sorting, we ask whether people’s personalities are associated with friendliness to their political in-group and hostility to their political out-group. We argue that the personality trait of narcissism (entitled self-importance) is an important correlate of affective polarization. We test this claim in Britain using nationally representative survey data, examining both long-standing party identities and new Brexit identities. Our findings reveal that narcissism, and particularly the ‘rivalry’ aspect of narcissism, is associated with both positive and negative partisanship. This potentially not only explains why some people are more susceptible to affective polarization, but also has implications for elite polarization given that narcissism is an important predictor of elite entry.
#OpenAccess#OA#DOI
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@wdlindsy

This is #narcissism. It's terminal and cannot be changed. Narcissistic leaders always destroy 'their' country. Always.

"The clearly photoshopped MS-13 tattoo — it’s obviously not a tattoo. And yet Trump seems to genuinely believe that anyone he’s speaking with, including the broader American public, will simply go along with what he’s saying."

"A megalomaniac surrounded by sycophants & authoritarians:

Tarrio: thanked Trump on Sat for issuing a pardon that cut short the 22-yr prison term re Jan6.

“I run the country & the world” seems to rep a progression from #narcissism to #megalomania.

#Tariffs: one way -he believes will enable him to run the world -they don’t have to do bus w the US.

What an image: The US as Trump’s dept store -he sets the prices -a pic of untrammeled power +MIL parade on Jun 14-."
#USPol
thebulwark.com/p/our-megaloman

The Bulwark · Our Megalomaniacal PresidentBy William Kristol

A #narcissist's false self only exists in their head. And their big Houdini trick is that they make you believe that this is them.

Eventually the mask slips but then they'll use honey and the whip to make you doubt that they ever could be this way. They manipulate you to believe their words over their actions.

Breaking the spell is believing their actions over their words. And realizing that their words are worth fucking nothing.

It requires letting go of the shared delusion of the false self. And depending on how invested you were into that version of them, the more painful that realization will be. Especially when it requires a shift in your world view like it did for me (tech.lgbt/@alexocado/114414354).

However it's all worth it because it will allow you to reclaim your own reality. A reality in which you are a lovable, decent, and flawed human being doing their best and not just a constant punching bag for their emotional whims who can never do right by them.

LGBTQIA+ and TechNox and the Pack :Fire_Enby: (@alexocado@tech.lgbt)I've survived over 10 years of #narcissisticAbuse in my marriage. I've been only beginning to reclaim my reality after having lived in their reality in which I was defective, overly emotional, needy, and largely good for nothing. Life has been overall good to me recently. I'm in a wonderful new relationship. I'm building a support network with people who genuinely care about me and my well-being. I'm learning to be more kind to myself. It's hard work but it's worth it. Despite all of that what remains is this intangible sense of sadness. A persistent low-key melancholy. I used to be a person who genuinely believed that everyone was trying to do their best in their own unique way. That we all were in the same boat that is life and nobody, regardless of their lived experience, was trying to rock it just for their own enjoyment. (1/2) #narcissism #survical #trauma #traumaHealing #actuallyAutistic #actuallyADHD #actuallyAuDHD #neurodivergent #neuroqueer