In this episode, Dr. Anthony Mazzella responds to listener questions, delving into topics such as coping with chaos in life and distinguishing between borderline and narcissistic traits. He explores a listener’s allure of chaos and its connection to an underlying desire for conflict and turmoil. The episode also covers Dr. Mazzella’s practical treatment strategies and a listener’s application of one of his tools when relating to a covert narcissist. The discussion concludes by addressing the distinctions between borderline and narcissistic personality disorders, emphasizing borderline traits such as powerful rage and swift, intense, and clingy involvements.

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