A Little Help For Our Friends

How to Spot a Narcissist


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Convinced your loved one (or unloved one) is a narcissist but can't really tell? Narcissistic behavior can be hard to spot these days as it often shows up as expressions of shame, hurt, or even feeling like a victim. Vulnerable, or "covert" narcissism can be harder to identify than the arrogant, showy grandiose version but it can be just as damaging to loved ones. In this episode, we describe vulnerable/covert narcissism in depth and how to tell if your loved one is showing signs of this problematic narcissistic behavior.

Check out a great example of vulnerable narcissism from HBO's "Girls"
Test for vulnerable narcissistic behavior with the Hypersensitive Narcissism Scale
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A Little Help For Our FriendsBy Jacqueline Trumbull and Kibby McMahon

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