Hi everyone, since this forum is for people who have NPD or NPD traits, I figured I would create a place for us to check in.

One of the things I've been thinking about is narcissistic injury. I posted about it on a separate thread in terms of my father, however now I'm thinking about it in terms of myself.

I believe what the controversial figure Sam Vankin says, that NPD is a severe form of PTSD. I also believe what Pete Walker says, that the fight mechanism of C-PTSD (my dx 10 years ago) is a narcissistic defense.

I've been asking myself lately, why do I get so offended when people put me down. Why can't I just let it roll off my back?

Well, first of all I think getting offended is a proper response because without that feeling of defense, you will get abused. That's probably my hyper vigilance talking.

Its interesting, I've been reading this book called psychopath free and it talks about how dating or being around a psychopath could make you hyper vigilant. I'm thinking, I'm already there, so now what? To be honest, I think hyper vigilance actually protects you against psychopaths. Recently I learned psychopaths prey upon narcissists, which is really profound to me. I guess psychopaths are at the top of the food chain.

Just my random, or not so random thoughts, for the moment, on these issues. I will probably post about that book later too.