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Are you finding it hard to work under a boss who doesn’t respect you? A boss with narcissistic tendencies can make your work environment tough to handle—they might cross your boundaries, take credit for your work, or have random, unexplained mood swings. Keep in mind that while any boss can behave in a narcissistic way, only a mental health professional can diagnose someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD).[1] Whatever your situation, there are concrete steps you can take to protect your mental health and make your job that much easier. Read on for a full list of things you can do to deal with your boss’ narcissistic behavior.
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- Remember that narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a legitimate mental health condition that many diagnosed individuals attempt to manage with psychotherapy treatments.[15]Thanks
- It may feel good to call your boss a narcissist when venting to your colleagues. However, using the word “narcissist” to imply that someone is toxic or abusive only increases the stigma for people who are legitimately diagnosed with this condition.[16]Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20366662
- ↑ https://ideas.ted.com/how-to-set-clear-work-boundaries-jayne-hardy/
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20366662
- ↑ https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/04/5-signs-your-boss-is-a-narcissistand-how-to-trick-them-into-liking-you.html
- ↑ https://www.canadianbusiness.com/ideas/how-to-deal-with-narcissist-boss/
- ↑ https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/04/5-signs-your-boss-is-a-narcissistand-how-to-trick-them-into-liking-you.html
- ↑ https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/April-2022/Unpacking-Narcissism-and-Stigma
- ↑ https://www.canadianbusiness.com/ideas/how-to-deal-with-narcissist-boss/
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2016/04/how-to-work-for-a-narcissistic-boss
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2016/04/how-to-work-for-a-narcissistic-boss
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2016/04/how-to-work-for-a-narcissistic-boss
- ↑ https://www.canadianbusiness.com/ideas/how-to-deal-with-narcissist-boss/
- ↑ https://www.canadianbusiness.com/ideas/how-to-deal-with-narcissist-boss/
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2016/04/how-to-work-for-a-narcissistic-boss
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20366662
- ↑ https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/April-2022/Unpacking-Narcissism-and-Stigma
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