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Have you ever found yourself doing or saying something in the heat of the moment that you later regretted? Perhaps, you laid awake all night wondering why you had spoken or acted in this way. Can you recall more than one occasion where you lost control of yourself, and it felt as if something else had taken over you? Don’t worry. You’re not alone. The thing that took control of you was your emotions.

Nach 20 Jahren in einer Ehe, in der sie vor allem "funktionierte", verliebt sich Sonja R. Hals über Kopf. Emotional ausgehungert wie sie ist, gibt Frank ihr alles, was sie jahrelang vermisst hat. Doch Sonja ist an einen Narzissten geraten, der sie ganz für sich vereinnahmen will und ihr Selbstwertgefühl systematisch zerstört. Sieben Jahre dauert diese narzisstische Beziehung, von der sie hier ungeschönt erzählt, dann schafft Sonja R. nach vielen Versuchen den Absprung.

Frauen gelten immer noch als wehrlos, sie leiden, dulden, verzeihen. Doch wenn die Psychopathie in ihrer Seele sich Bahn bricht, töten sie ebenso grausam wie Männer - und häufig eiskalt geplant. Lydia Benecke analysiert Fallgeschichten von Täterinnen vor dem Hintergrund neuester Forschungsergebnisse und zeigt, wie skrupellos Psychopathinnen sich Rollenklischees zunutze machen. So kommt es, dass Mörderinnen länger unentdeckt bleiben und Serientäterinnen jahrelang ihr Unwesen treiben können. Denn Frauen sind nicht nur raffinierter. Sie sind auch gewalttätiger, als man denkt.

"Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers" offers a powerful insight into the challenging and often painful experiences of growing up under the shadow of a narcissistic mother. This audiobook serves as a comprehensive guide for understanding the complexities of narcissism, its developmental roots, and the profound impact it has on daughters subjected to this environment. Through meticulous exploration, it shines a light on the characteristics and behaviors of narcissistic mothers, the emotional and psychological toll on their daughters, and the long-term effects that can pervade into adulthood.

How to navigate the complexities of NPD and create a more fulfilling life without sacrificing your ambition or drive.

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, published in 1886, is another brilliant work from Robert Louis Stevenson about the life and death struggle between two opposing personalities - one essentially good, the other essentially evil - for the soul of one man. The kind and intelligent Dr. Jekyll concocts a drug intended to separate his good self from his evil self, and after drinking it, turns into a psychopathic monster: Mr. Hyde!

Are you dating someone you thought was the most charming person you’d ever met, only to recognize major negative changes in their behavior and the way they treat you? Every relationship has its ups and downs, but when it begins to affect your happiness and self-identity, that’s when alarm bells should be ringing.

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.

We occasionally see a television show with a daily segment called "The Worse Person on Earth". During this episode, the correspondent selects a few persons he believes have said or done anything deserving of his arrogant scorn. Numerous mental health experts may have used the term "worst patients on the planet" to describe persons with borderline personality disorder (BPD) not long ago.

Chronicling her childhood of abuse, her diagnosis of BPD in her twenties, and her ultimate road to recovery, Born Under the Gaslight is a memoir like none you have ever listened to before. Offering a rare and insightful glimpse into the inner struggles of someone who lives with BPD, Born Under the Gaslight is a must-listen for therapists, others living with BPD, and anyone wanting to understand the complexities of BPD and how to offer practical and emotional support.

In this unique collection, individuals of all ages and stages share their experiences with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Within this audiobook, you'll find an honest portrait of what it's like to live with BPD, from the perspective of people with BPD and their loved ones - spouses, siblings, and parents, as well as mental health professionals.

When Diane, a psychologist, falls in love with Charles, a charming and brilliant psychiatrist, there is laughter and flowers?and also darkness. After moving through infertility treatments and the trials of the adoption process as a united front, the couple is ultimately successful in creating a family. As time goes on, however, Charles becomes increasingly critical and controlling, and Diane begins to feel barraged and battered. When she is diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer, Charles is initially there for her, but his attentiveness quickly vanishes and is replaced by withdrawal, anger, and unfathomable sadism.

America loves narcissism, and America loves to hate narcissists. Narcissism is part of the assumed “national character” of Americans, according to a 2015 survey of views from home and abroad. While those meeting the criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder in the United States are actually quite few, those exploitive few have a way of gaining center stage in our culture.

Come padroneggiare la regolazione emotiva e migliorare le relazioni senza continui turbamenti, anche se i metodi tradizionali hanno fallito.

Do you feel trapped in a toxic relationship with someone who manipulates, controls, or constantly makes you question your worth? Narcissistic abuse can leave you feeling powerless, confused, and emotionally drained — but you don’t have to stay stuck.

The Enemy of Good will provide a uniquely insightful and multi-faceted approach to silence your inner critic, stop analysis paralysis, and disrupt the unending cycle of feeling anxious, depressed, and judgmental of yourself and others.

Presenting the essentials of diagnosis and treatment clearly and succinctly, leading psychiatrist Dr. Francis Mark Mondimore distills everything you need to know about bipolar disorder in this indispensable new guide. In down-to-earth language, Dr. Mondimore explains what bipolar disorder is and how you (or your loved one) can live your best life with the help of medications, therapy, the support of family and friends, and medical care. The Concise Guide to Bipolar Disorder is an excellent, up-to-date resource for the newly diagnosed or those seeking rapid answers.

In diesem Hörbuch geht es darum, Ihnen die narzisstische Persönlichkeitsstörung vor allem in Bezug auf Mütter, die von dieser Störung betroffen sind, und die Folgen für ihre Kinder zu erläutern. Außerdem soll dieses Hörbuch Betroffenen Tipps geben, wie sie lernen können, mit ihrer Situation besser umzugehen. Um ein besseres Verständnis für diese psychische Erkrankung zu erlangen, wird diese am Anfang des Hörbuches im Allgemeinen veranschaulicht. Zunächst erhalten Sie Informationen darüber, was Narzissmus bedeutet, und mögliche Ursachen dafür, warum diese Krankheit entstehen kann.

Do you live or work around someone who is so focused on their wants and needs that everything and everyone else is invited to take the backseat? Is this person so obnoxious that you want to scream or pull your hair out? Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental illness that causes the sufferer to think so highly of themselves that they can get nearly delusional.

Psychopathen? Die großen Massenmörder der Gegenwart fallen einem ein, die Amokläufer, die Gemeingefährlichen. Doch es sind nicht nur jene aus den Schlagzeilen, die unser Leben bedrohen. Es sind die Nachbarn, die aus fadenscheinigen Gründen einen Streit vom Gartenzaun brechen, die falschen Freunde, die unsere Energie und Kraft rauben, die Mobber im Büro. Die unsichtbaren Wunden, die sie uns zufügen, sind die wahre Gefahr. Es sind psychische, finanzielle oder emotionale Verletzungen - und die sind oft verheerend.