
About this episode
The medical diagnosis of narcissists is wrong and it’s time to re-envision narcissism. In this episode, I talk about rethinking narcissism beyond its usual stereotypes and the standard medical view of Narcissistic Personality Disorder. I look at how misdiagnosis is common and why the medical industry's approach needs to change. I'll also explain why it's rare for narcissists to seek help and how they often go unnoticed by healthcare professionals.
What you will learn in this episode:
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Why the medical industry's diagnosis of narcissism is wrong.
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The reasons a narcissist will never look to be diagnosed.
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How we can re-think narcissism and look at the backstory that caused the narcissist to be the person they are today.
Instead of just labelling behaviours, I believe in understanding the deeper trauma behind narcissism. In this episode, I’ll introduce you to how I use the Internal Family Systems model to see how a narcissist's past shapes their personality. This approach helps us understand why narcissists struggle to recognize their behaviour as harmful, emphasizing the need for a compassionate, trauma-focused way of dealing with narcissism.
Podcast Resources:
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Join my free personal Telegram Channel Community for more personal healing and support
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Join my FREE Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveafternarcissisticabuse
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Access my low cost Narcissistic Trauma Recovery Programme https://go.carolinestrawson.com/heal-the-trauma-of-narcissistic-abuse
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Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestrawson/
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Find me on TikTok!: https://www.tiktok.com/@carolinestrawson
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My website: https://www.carolinestrawson.com/
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