Beth McHugh's commentsComments On: EverythingArticles Blogs Journals Photos created by: EveryoneBeth Dealing with a Narcissistic Mother - Blog Entry15 Mar 2009 05:08 PM I am in the process of writing a book on dealing with narcissistic parents, hopefully it will be out early next year! Beth Addicted to Love? - Blog Entry15 Mar 2009 04:04 PM Hi alohadivine, there is nothing wrong with a little flirting but it sounds like you are not fully committed to your fiance. How do you feel about spending the rest of life exclusively with him? He may not be the right one. On the other hand, if this behavior is an ongoing pattern in your life you may be experiencing love addiction and may need the help of a counselor who will attempt to determine the underlying reasons for this behavior. Best wishes, Beth Dealing with a Narcissistic Mother - Blog Entry12 Mar 2009 04:34 PM Hi Standing in the shadows, denial is the key word for narcissists who can never be held accountable for anything as it is too detrimental to their fragile egos. And despite your educational success, you find that you cannot really get though to your mother -- this too is normal. This condition is not logical therefore it doesn't respond to the most beautifully constructed logical arguments, in fact if you present them with one, they will change the subject or sulk depending on their mood. Or more likely attack you with something out of the blue. The way to get round this problem is to accept your mother as she is and then go through the necessary grieving process that accompanied all successful detachments from narcissist mothers. This sounds easy but it can be very difficult and painful. Perseverance is the key plus not buying in to too uch of what your mother says. Again the latter can be difficult too. As I have said in articles on this subject, emotional detachment from an NPD mother can be traumatic but ultimately freeing. Best wishes, Beth Suicide: My Thoughts on One Case - Blog Entry05 Mar 2009 04:54 PM Thank you, Helenelle for your thoughtful post. Beth Not Sick Leave - Heartache Leave! - Blog Entry05 Mar 2009 04:47 PM Ha! This may be one of their better ones! Escaping the Trap of the Narcissistic Mother - Blog Entry01 Mar 2009 06:40 PM See, anything is possible! Coping with an adult with Asperger's (2) - Blog Entry01 Mar 2009 05:53 PM Hi Terrysmom, there are therapists who specialize in social skills training for people with Asperger's. Try contracting a therapist who works with autistic spectrum disorders and they should be able to point you in the right direction. You son sounds amenable to learning so that will help enormously. Best wishes, Beth Postpartum depression: Effects on the marriage - Blog Entry26 Feb 2009 11:00 PM Great advice, amcvanegas Dealing with a Narcissistic Mother - Blog Entry23 Feb 2009 04:03 PM Thanks for sharing your story, Helenelle Adults with Asperger's Disorder - Blog Entry19 Feb 2009 04:32 PM Hi staffnurse, something must be worrying your sister's son for him to react like this. All I can suggest is that you help her press for family counseling since he is acting out of character. If chrages were laid this would be easier to do. In the meantime support your sister as best you can and set firm boundaries for any future bad behavior on the part of her son. Best wishes, Beth 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 |
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