Traumatic Narcissism Case Study
was socially shunned by her mother. Anne was also bullied in school while taking this treatment at home also. Eventually, Anne decided to follow in her parents’ footsteps. She got a degree in pre-medication in hopes to get recognition and acceptance from her parents. Anne ended up not doing well on her bar exam and was extremely hard on herself mentally. She shared feelings of fear of abandonment, failed intimate relationships, and depression. She felt as if she had been alienated from her true self early on. Anne wanted to live up to her parents’ standards but just could not. Anne’s case study is a good representation of individuals that become subject to traumatic narcissism.
Can narcissism be passed down?
Narcissism can be passed down from generation to generation. The adult child will model behavior that they had seen in the household growing up. If there is no intervention, this type of dysfunctional behavior will always be around.
How narcissism affects future relationships
Because the parent child relationship was so rocky, the adult child of the narcissist will tend to gravitate towards what they are accustomed too. These types of relationships can be problem stricken and roller coaster relationships. Ironically, the adult child will seek out a partner like their parents. The partner will likely be emotionally …show more content…
unavailable and unstable. The now adult child will appeal to the needs of their partner, even if it means holding back their own. Delante and his colleagues studied 409 participants all around the age of 22 years old. They recorded their upbringings as they were reported by the adult child. This study concluded that the adult child felt as if the parent’s narcissism affected their relationships with others. The study also concluded that their parental treatment contributed to depression and anxiety. It isn’t until later in life when the adult child of narcissist comes to terms with their issues. They eventually become distant or escape the feelings when they distant themselves or the parent dies. This is when reality sets and they can let their personality shine through.
Treatment
At this time, there is no known effective cure for Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
Psychotherapy is the most recommended form of treatment by psychologist. This type of counseling helps the person struggling with Narcissistic Personality Disorder, to learn how to relate to others in a positive light. It may also help the individual to realize their own issues which can lighten their challenging behaviors. Family therapy and intervention are also ways to help identify bad traits and help fix them. More serious forms of the Narcissistic Personality Disorder are treated with anti-depressants in efforts to lighten the mood of these
individuals.
Conclusion
Learning to live with a person with Narcissistic Personality Disorder can be difficult and challenging, especially to young children. No matter what the child does, they will never seek the support that they need from their parents. The emotional and physical damage on a child can be detrimental to their development. Narcissist tend to play on the weak. The child of the narcissist is usually the easier target due to vulnerability. The child must learn to become more confident in themselves to help protect them from the harm that can be done to them.
Can narcissism be passed down?
Narcissism can be passed down from generation to generation. The adult child will model behavior that they had seen in the household growing up. If there is no intervention, this type of dysfunctional behavior will always be around.
How narcissism affects future relationships
Because the parent child relationship was so rocky, the adult child of the narcissist will tend to gravitate towards what they are accustomed too. These types of relationships can be problem stricken and roller coaster relationships. Ironically, the adult child will seek out a partner like their parents. The partner will likely be emotionally …show more content…
unavailable and unstable. The now adult child will appeal to the needs of their partner, even if it means holding back their own. Delante and his colleagues studied 409 participants all around the age of 22 years old. They recorded their upbringings as they were reported by the adult child. This study concluded that the adult child felt as if the parent’s narcissism affected their relationships with others. The study also concluded that their parental treatment contributed to depression and anxiety. It isn’t until later in life when the adult child of narcissist comes to terms with their issues. They eventually become distant or escape the feelings when they distant themselves or the parent dies. This is when reality sets and they can let their personality shine through.
Treatment
At this time, there is no known effective cure for Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
Psychotherapy is the most recommended form of treatment by psychologist. This type of counseling helps the person struggling with Narcissistic Personality Disorder, to learn how to relate to others in a positive light. It may also help the individual to realize their own issues which can lighten their challenging behaviors. Family therapy and intervention are also ways to help identify bad traits and help fix them. More serious forms of the Narcissistic Personality Disorder are treated with anti-depressants in efforts to lighten the mood of these
individuals.
Conclusion
Learning to live with a person with Narcissistic Personality Disorder can be difficult and challenging, especially to young children. No matter what the child does, they will never seek the support that they need from their parents. The emotional and physical damage on a child can be detrimental to their development. Narcissist tend to play on the weak. The child of the narcissist is usually the easier target due to vulnerability. The child must learn to become more confident in themselves to help protect them from the harm that can be done to them.