In this second podcast about narcissism, we go through five more traits of a narcissist. Remember, the very definition of narcissism means they do not believe they are one. They are not the enemy! The enemy is the darkness that is controlling them. Breaking free to the truth is a very difficult road but nothing is impossible with God!

Narcissism is growing rampant across America today. It destroys marriages and relationships and can destroy churches and businesses. What are the traits of a narcissist? We list ten of them in this series of shows. Can a person be a narcissist and a real born again Christian? It is doubtful as these traits are the opposite of the fruits of the spirit. 

There are specific things to look for when depressed. Spouses should be on the lookout for these so they can understand how to best help their helpmate. One of the key things you must do is show empathy when your spouse is going through this mental disease. If you don't, things will rapidly spin out of control. 

Many marriages go through difficult times when a spouse is depressed and the other spouse feels helpless to know what to do. Understanding the nature of depression and having a game plan and outside help will be keys to saving the marriage from imploding. 

There are five specific steps you can take when looking for the truth in a matter to help you find healing. Once you go through these steps, you can find the peace and joy you hopefully long for to help you live a productive Christian life. 

Everybody has heard the phrase, "The Truth Hurts."  To find healing in life's many struggles, having the humility to seek the truth even when it hurts is the first step you must take to bring healing and wholeness back to your life. 

Change is a part of life. You can't run or hide from it. Dealing with change in a healthy way is critical to keeping your sanity and not give the devil a foothold in your life. Some changes you can plan on and some are sudden. Trusting the Lord through it all is a great start!

The story of Elijah has some great examples on how mental health issues can send us down dark roads, yet if we turn to the Lord in spirit and truth, we can find the healing and wholeness that the Lord so wants for our lives.

Gaining wisdom from God may be one of the best ways to deal with mental health issues. As you begin to see things through God's eyes, you can begin to see the answers to the questions that may have been alluding you. Wisdom can literally reprogram how you think, feel, and act.

Fear is the number one reason people enable others to continue into self-destructive behaviors. "What if" this person does this or that or God forbid--takes their own lives can be very powerful motivators to continue to enable somebody. Teaching somebody to stand on their own two feet is the most powerful form of love.