Why do narcissists want so much control over ...

"No is a complete sentence, but to a narcissist, it’s a declaration of war."Have you ever noticed how a simple "No" can turn a charming partner into a raging stranger? Today on MentalHealness, I’m breaking down the psychology of what happens inside a narcissist’s mind when they l ...  Show more

Losing my dog, Lala, has been one of the hardest things I’ve ever faced. As a diagnosed narcissist, I’m giving you an inside look at how I used to process grief versus how I’m handling it now. For years, therapy has been about stripping away the armor, and nothing tests that work ...  Show more

Am I a narcissist? Am I dating a narcissist? Is narcissism becoming more common? How do I spot a narcissist? Can narcissists change or be treated? These are just some of the many questions which people - especially on social media - ask about narcissism. It’s a term which gets ba ...  Show more

Narcissist. It's such a power word, right? You call someone a narcissist, and suddenly you feel so much better about yourself and what happened with them. Why is this? As people, when we're in our ego, we like labels. We like to ignore duality. And if we can label someone who hur ...  Show more

Content note: This episode discusses manipulative and abusive relationship dynamics that may be triggering for some readers. Have you ever been in a relationship with someone who made you question your own reality? Maybe it's romantic, familial, or even just a friendship where ev ...  Show more

Can you really heal a trauma bond—or is the damage permanent? 

This week’s Fan Mail features two powerful questions. The first comes from a YouTube listener who asks: “Is it really possible to break a trauma bond? Even Dr. Ramani says she still struggle ...