The Narcissist You Know: Defending Yourself Against Extreme Narcissists(Trump)

Description: Synopsis A Startling ten percent Of Americans are considered Extreme Narcissists, individuals whose self-regard has actually become a threat to themselves and co those around them. And these Extreme Narcissists aren't just annoying... they can be downright dangerous, if you don't have the knowledge and the tools to defend yourself. Psychologist Joseph Burgo explains that narcissism actually exists on a spectrum, much like autism or other neurological disorders. While only a fraction of these Extreme Narcissists are clinically diagnosed with the most serious label of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, they can still disrupt our lives and make our homes and workplaces unbearable. The good news: once you understand the personality characteristics of the different types of Extreme Narcissists, you will be better able to coexist with them. Weaving together case studies and celebrity profiles of some of the most outrageous narcissistic behavior, Dr. Burgo illustrates how to recognize the narcissist you know and offers lifesaving advice on deflecting and defusing such behavior. Extreme Narcissists, he says, should not be vilified-and never, ever underestimated or ignored. Book jacket. In the tradition of The Sociopath Next Door , clinical psychologist Joseph Burgo's The Narcissist You Know is a "clear, easily digestible" ( Kirkus Reviews ) guide to help you identify, disarm, and coexist with extreme narcissists. In today's social media and selfie-obsessed culture, we are living in an age of narcissismand a society that often celebrates this potentially harmful trait rather than understanding it as a psychological disorder. Scientists are beginning to learn that narcissism exists on a spectrummuch like autismand most of us exhibit some mild narcissistic tendencies. But one in twenty people fall into a category the author refers to as Extreme Narcissism, in which these self-absorbed characteristics result in destructive behavior that harms not only the individual but everyone around them, including friends, family, and coworkers. With more than thirty years of experience studying personality disorders and treating extreme narcissists, Dr. Joseph Burgo has developed a useful guidebook to help you "spot narcissists out there in the wild" ( Glamour ) and then understand and manage the narcissistic personalities in your own life. Relying on detailed profiles, vignettes from the author's practice, and celebrity biographies, The Narcissist You Know offers easy-to-understand tools and solutions you can use to defuse hostile situations and survive assaults on your self-esteem should you ever find yourself in an extreme narcissist's orbit.

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