subject: How To Deal With A Narcissist- Essential Self Preservation Tips. [print this page] Are you suffering harm, physically and / or emotionally by a narcissist partner, parent, sibling or boss? My first tip on how to deal with a narcissist is to know a little about how they think. The next 2 sentences will provide you a good idea of the thought patterns of the narcissist in your life.
"I know that I'm better than most of those who surround me, although I am not quite sure of the points of difference between myself and them, still I know that I'm much better than them. Other people seem to be weak, vulnerable and helpless. Nearly all of them fail to do well, the majority of them are stressed out and the rest dont know where life will take them.
I'm not like these people and that's why I should be on the top, that's why I should be in the center of attention and that's why I should do better than them"
Yes, it's all about 'me' Never about 'you' or 'them', except as inferior beings.
Firstly, the best practice to deal with a narcissist is to be acquainted with your own narcissistic tendencies. When your own feelings of self-worth are reliant on what others believe or feel about you, you make yourself vulnerable to any narcissist's trap.
Secondly, try to establish a secure haven, a place to keep away from the abuse, and keep control of your own personality and your own life. Do youve a friend living at sufficient distance that you can retreat to recharge. Or maybe you can build a regular work, or hobby, reason to put a few distance between the two of you regularly.
Thirdly, get as far away from them as you can. Hardcore narcissists are sometimes intolerable to deal with. Sometimes you just need walk away, the possibility for harm is so great
Fourthly, if you can't walk away for some reason, make sure you take advantage of the resources and support that is obtainable to help guard your self esteem and self worth, and to educate you how to communicate and act towards your narcissistic partner in a means that gets the best outcome FOR YOU without bringing out the worst features of a narcissistic personality disorder.
