This article was co-authored by Jay Reid, LPCC and by How.com.vn staff writer, Glenn Carreau. Jay Reid is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in private practice in San Francisco, CA. He specializes in helping clients who have survived a narcissistic parent or partner. Treatment focuses upon helping clients identify and challenge self-diminishing beliefs as a result of narcissistic abuse. Jay holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and an MS in Clinical Psychology from Penn State University.
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If someone called you a narcissist, you're probably wondering why, how to reply, and whether they were right to call you that. It's painful to be given such a harsh label, but if you remain calm and respectful, you can take steps to solve the issue. In this article, we'll explain all the different ways you can respond to the accusation and help you reflect on the situation so you can pick the best course of action. Read on for our complete guide to responding when someone calls you narcissistic!
Steps
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Community Q&A
- QuestionI'm just trying to figure out why my wife is always calling me a narcissist.Charlotte KennedyCommunity AnswerMaybe she wants more attention from you. If she calls you narcissistic again, think about how you both were acting.
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References
- ↑ https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/what-do-you-really-mean-when-you-call-someone-narcissist-0926165M
- ↑ https://www.newyorker.com/culture/jia-tolentino/what-happens-when-we-decide-everyone-else-is-a-narcissist
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder
- ↑ https://www.newyorker.com/culture/jia-tolentino/what-happens-when-we-decide-everyone-else-is-a-narcissist
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder
- ↑ https://www.loveisrespect.org/resources/how-to-genuinely-apologize/
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder
- ↑ Jay Reid, LPCC. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Expert Interview. 7 August 2020.
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/conflict-resolution-skills.htm
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/conflict-resolution-skills.htm
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/conflict-resolution-skills.htm
- ↑ https://michellesilverlining.com/5-things-you-need-to-know-before-calling-someone-a-narcissist/
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder.htm
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/finding-a-therapist-who-can-help-you-heal.htm
- ↑ Jay Reid, LPCC. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Expert Interview. 7 August 2020.
- ↑ https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/narcissistic-personality-disorder-npd
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