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Old Jan 06, 2016, 05:12 AM
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But if you're emotionally over the top on any one topic - wouldn't that be narcissism? Where the person has become the subject but just can't see it?
This makes a lot of sense to me, seems true in my experience.

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. . .I suppose it just depends on how you view it and everyone views it from their own perspective. Which is also narcissistic LOL
I know that I personally do view things from within the perspective of my own experience and own ego. And when I’m emotionally over the top that ego can become inflated to include everybody, all of mankind. I don’t want to take something personally if it’s not intended for me, but if the shoe fits, wear it.

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Originally Posted by hazn
Every narcissist says they're misunderstood, as if they're the only victims in all of this. Yes, they are victims, but they also carry out horrendous acts of abuse against others. It's all about preserving ones own ego at all costs, regardless of the pain inflicted on others.
Here’s the problem, as I see it. When one’s ego defenses are strong, then one CAN’T easily see/feel another’s perspective. How can that change? On the first page of this thread I reposted a comment from DBTDiva from another thread. Check back there if you’re interested. To me, I think that when people can receive feedback in a safe environment, then it can be easier to see another’s point of view. How do people create that environment and provide feedback. . .maybe we're doing that little by little, at least here?

Last edited by here today; Jan 06, 2016 at 05:56 AM. Reason: added something
Thanks for this!
Atypical_Disaster