"How to Handle a Narcissist" is an expertly informed guide to help you understand, handle and heal from dealing with narcissistic people in your life. This eye-opening book gives you, the reader, clarity and awareness so that you can handle any situation involving narcissists in a healthy way. It is particularly suited to those who have been the target of gaslighting, or other techniques that reduce the recipient's ability to maintain their objectivity. The author is very careful to avoid rhetoric that encourages you to view yourself as a victim and instead, she uniquely deals in empowerment and objectivity. You will move forward into a better position, equipped with expert knowledge and the feeling of being informed, grounded and confident in yourself. Research shows that the vast majority of people display healthy narcissistic tendencies, with the purpose of maintaining and promoting healthy self-esteem. However, abusive, manipulative and haughty characteristics form part of a pattern of extreme narcissism that should not be accepted. Two quizzes will guide you to determine where the individual sits on the narcissistic scale for both healthy and extreme narcissism. You'll learn to identify and dissect all kinds of narcissistic reactions, coping mechanisms and narcissistic supply- both healthy and extreme- so that you can determine exactly what kind of narcissistic traits you're dealing with. and create a simple plan of action for moving forward into the future, for the betterment of yourself and those around you. Narcissists can definitely make our lives decidedly hellish, but by understanding them and following a simple plan we can take back control of our boundaries and our lives and feel confident that we're "doing the right thing" when dealing with these harmful personalities. Whether the narcissistic person in your life is your partner, family member, friend or co-worker, this book will help you take action for the better, and heal. A Preview of what you'll learn...Learn how to identify and differentiate between healthy and extreme narcissism, and determine how the narcissist in your life ranks for both
Discover how narcissism can be considered a dependence on narcissistic supply, mirroring a dependence on alcohol or other drugs
Learn how to deal with narcissists at different points on the narcissistic spectrum, rather than only those who have a personality disorder
Find out what the narcissist wants from you
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