Part 2: Outsmarting the Narcissist with Chelsey Cole
Sex, Love, and Addiction
Chelsey Cole and Dr. Rob continue their conversation about narcissistic behavior. Chelsey outlines the impact that growing up with a narcissist can have on future relationships, the shame-rage cycle of a top-tier narcissist, and the signs that you are (most likely) not a narcissist, even if you occasionally act like one.
TAKEAWAYS:
[1:22] The shame-rage cycle of a narcissist.
[4:00] The top of the narcissistic scale.
[6:17] Sociopathy, psychopathy, and narcissists and where they overlap.
[7:55] The role of addiction in narcissism.
[10:18] Chelsey’s personal experience with narcissism.
[14:21] The impact of growing up with a narcissist.
[16:11] Am I a narcissist too?
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QUOTES:
“Narcissists do not deal with shame. They have the shame-rage cycle.” “To a narcissist, your pain is proof of their power.” “Anyone who is active in their addiction is going to look narcissistic.” “Narcissism presents in patterns of behavior over time.”