The Adventures of Dan and Tina
Narcissistic abuse and recovery explored and explained through a true first-person narrative.
How Narcissists Engage in Projection and What Narcissistic Projection Is Projection is a psychological phenomenon in which an individual attributes their own thoughts, feelings, or characteristics onto another person or group. It is often considered a defense mechanism, as it allows individuals to avoid acknowledging or dealing with uncomfortable aspects of themselves. Narcissists and people with cluster B personality disorders
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What is Gaslighting and how does it Affect a Victim of Narcissistic Abuse? Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse that is used to disorient and control a victim. It involves the manipulation of reality, causing the victim to question their own sanity and perception of events. Gaslighting is a particularly insidious form of abuse because it is subtle and
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What is Cognitive Dissonance and how does it Happen in Narcissistic Relationships? Have you ever suffered from hearing two completely different songs played at the same time? The disharmony of sounds is called dissonance. Cognitive dissonance is a psychological term used to describe the mental discomfort people feel when they hold two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes. It
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