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Democracy is under siege. The reason isn’t politics but personalities: Too many countries have come under the sway of high-conflict people (HCPs) who have become politicians. Most of these high-conflict politicians have traits of narcissistic personality disorder, antisocial (i.e., sociopathic) personality disorder, or both. This is the first and only guide for identifying and thwarting them.

Don’t become the one thing you hate the most...“You could’ve done better. Why can’t you be more like your sibling”? “Stop overreacting. You’re always so sensitive”. “Why are you always so angry with me? We need to get you help”. “This is for your own good”. These are all common phrases you may hear from your mother. Guess what? She is likely to be a narcissist. All it takes is an understanding of your situation and the proper guidance to help move you down the path to recovery.

Self-love is essential, and living without it can have severe mental health, personality, and psychiatric impacts. It's time to Stop Being a Doormat and Learn to Love Yourself! This book will help women and men identify any issues they might have with codependency, negative thinking, abusive personalities, and low self-esteem. It will also provide practical, easy-to-use techniques to love yourself and improve your self-worth.

This is a bundle of several books covering topics ranging from neural networks, hypothalamus, difference between a man and woman's brain, artificial intelligence, psychopaths and sociopaths, dissociative identity disorder, neuroplasticity, neurogenesis, and many other related topics.

With the easy-to-understand breakdown of character traits possessed by psychopaths, sociopaths, and narcissists highlighted in this audiobook, it will be easy for anyone to determine whether they are trapped in toxic relationships that hinder them from achieving self-growth and confidence. Note that psychopaths, sociopaths, and narcissists will never admit to having personality disorder problems. They will always shift the blame to their partners forcing them to second-guess their worth, confidence, and ability to achieve life goals.

It’s a fact that the narcissist in your life doesn’t care about you. Dr. Judith Orloff said it best: “Narcissists have an empathy deficit disorder. They’re not capable of empathy as we know it.” As a result, they are more likely to engage in manipulative behaviors than to commit long-term. To the narcissist, you're nothing more than a source of attention, admiration, and praise. They need you to supply these things so that they can continue to support their inflated false sense of self.

On July 1, 1959, at Ypsilanti State Hospital in Michigan, the social psychologist Milton Rokeach brought together three paranoid schizophrenics: Clyde Benson, an elderly farmer and alcoholic; Joseph Cassel, a failed writer who was institutionalized after increasingly violent behavior toward his family; and Leon Gabor, a college dropout and veteran of World War II. The men had one thing in common: each believed himself to be Jesus Christ.

Are you diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and taking steps to learn the truth about the diagnosis? Maybe you have another diagnosis and sometimes wonder if you’ve been misdiagnosed. Do you or a loved one exhibit symptoms of borderline personality disorder and are so far undiagnosed? Are you a parent needing help establishing a vibrant mental health climate in your home? Borderline personality disorder crosses, mixes, and defies every line defined by mental illness professionals as we once knew it to be.

The comprehensive guide explains what BPD is and what a patient's treatment options are, including an overview of the revolutionary new treatment called dialectic behavior therapy. Author Blaise A. Aguirre, M.D., one of the foremost experts in the field, describes recent advances in treatments and brings into focus what we know, and don't know, about this condition.

Untreated and uncontrolled anger can have very adverse effects on your physical, mental, and emotional health. It can take a toll on you and the people around you. Anger can also affect your relationships, career, family life, and even your general lifestyle. This audiobook will help you to understand anger, guide you to identify your triggers of anger, and learn how to manage it. It uses a simple language to explain the helpful and unhelpful forms of anger. It also describes the steps that you can use to manage it.

Do you feel that your moods and feelings are out of control? Do you unintentionally hurt your loved ones with your unpredictable behavior? Do you, sometimes, make regrettable decisions because you're blinded by your emotions? Uncontrollable mood swings and erratic behaviors don't make you a bad person. Most probably, you simply need to take care of your mental health. And, last but not least, you're not alone.

Understanding how your ADHD brain works is the first step to conquering the pesky symptoms that have been plaguing your life for far too long. You don’t have to stumble through life any longer. With help from this definitive guide to living with ADHD as an adult male, you can and will take back control of your life and find the happiness and peace that has been missing for far too long.

If you have a loved one with BPD, you need real, proven-effective strategies to help you navigate the intense emotions and conflict that can arise in daily interactions and conversations. People with BPD often feel anger, pain, and hurt from a history of invalidation and disappointment, and their difficulty in regulating emotions can lead to moments of lashing out that can confuse and upset those around them. Talking to a Loved One with Borderline Personality Disorder offers a breakthrough, compassionate approach to communicating with a loved one who has BPD.

What makes a person sadistic? What drives a person to hurt another human being? What are the connections of sadism and sociopathy to psychopathy or a messed-up childhood? These are some of the things we’ll touch on in this extensive guide. We will explore the definitions and applications of the above-mentioned terms, as well as analyze the psychopath brain in further depth. Moreover, some chapters will go over how to spot a psychopath or sociopath more easily, how you can recognize it in children, or how to interact with someone like that.

While leading a double life would seem to be the exclusive domain of psychopaths and undercover agents, thousands of 'regular people' keep extraordinary secrets from those closest to them. Duped is an investigation of compulsive liars - and how they fool their loved ones - drawing on Abby Ellin's personal experience. From the day Abby went on her first date with The Commander, she was caught up in a whirlwind. Within five months he'd proposed, and they'd moved in together.

Narcissism For Dummies pulls back the curtain on a growing and misunderstood personality. This book digs into dimensions of narcissism, grandiosity, malignancy, and vulnerability, giving you the knowledge and perspective you need to identify narcissists in your life and set limits on unacceptable behavior. It also takes a look at how society plays a part in fostering narcissism, for example through social media. You'll walk away from Narcissism For Dummies with a clearer sense of the personality trait, as well as necessary coping mechanisms and tools to deal with the narcissists in your life.

In Treating Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Lindsay C. Gibson draws on more than thirty years of clinical experience as a psychotherapist and outlines a unique approach to treating a common syndrome that shapes the lives of so many people seeking therapy.

Relationships with narcissists are turbulent, draining you of your essence while feeding their endless fire. Yet, like the phoenix, you possess the power to rise, reborn from the ashes, stronger and more radiant. It's time to prioritize your wellbeing, reclaim your narrative, and embrace the flight of the Phoenix. Begin your ascent towards healing and empowerment.

"The Narcissist's Lifestyle: How To Live And Deal With Narcissistic Personalities" is a product of deep research sparked by years of curiosity about narcissism. Narcissistic Personality Disorder is one of the most obsessed about among other personality disorders, and it is no surprise. From friendships, families, and workplaces to the highest echelon of government, many have encountered difficult people who are unrelenting and unrepentant in their rather apathetic ways of treating others.

You might be thinking: "I've tried therapy before, and it didn't work." Or perhaps, "I'm not sure I'm ready to face my emotions." Maybe you're worried that DBT is too complicated or time-consuming. This book is designed to address those concerns. It offers a step-by-step approach that is easy to follow, even if you're new to DBT. It provides a safe and supportive space to explore your emotions and learn new skills at your own pace. And it's filled with practical tips and real-life examples that you can apply to your daily life.