My narcissistic mother: How to easily understand narcissism in mothers and improve toxic relationships step by step

By Mariam Lehmhuis

This book is about explaining narcissistic personality disorder to you, especially in relation to mothers affected by this disorder and the consequences for their children. In addition, this book aims to give tips to those affected by this disorder on how they can learn to better cope with their situation.
To gain a better understanding of this mental disorder, it is generally illustrated at the beginning of the book. First, you will get information about what narcissism means and possible reasons why this disorder can develop. Then, the different types and symptoms of the disease are described. In addition, you will receive tips that will help you identify a narcissist.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Mariam Lehmhuis
• Release date: Apr 6, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215449578

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Content

What awaits them in this book?

What is narcissism?

Emergence and definition of narcissism

Types narcissism

Exhibitionist narcissism

Grandiose malignant narcissism

Vulnerable-fragile narcissism

Symptoms of narcissism

Tips to identify a narcissist

How does narcissism manifest itself?

Narcissism in women

Narcissists as mothers

Effects of narcissism on parenting methods.

Specifics of raising siblings

Effects of narcissism

Relationship between narcissistic mothers and their sons

Relationship between narcissistic mothers and their daughters

Mental problems and disorders that can occur in children

Aggressive or antisocial behavior

Anxiety disorders or phobias

Eating disorders

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Attachment Disorders

Depression and suicidal thoughts/attempts

Alcohol or drug abuse

Narcissistic personality traits

Further disturbances

Permanent psychological damage in adulthood

What therapies are available ?

Therapy options for children of a narcissistic mother

Therapy options for narcissistic mothers

Dealing with a narcissistic mother

Tips for dealing with and living with a narcissistic mother

Ways to get out of the harmful environment

What awaits them in this book?

This book is about explaining narcissistic personality disorder to you, especially in relation to mothers who are affected by this disorder and the consequences for their children.

In addition, this book is intended to give those affected tips on how they can learn to cope better with their situation.

To gain a better understanding of this mental illness, it is generally illustrated at the beginning of the book. First, you will get information about what narcissism means and possible reasons why this disease can develop. Then, the different types and symptoms of the disease are described. In addition, you will receive tips that will help you identify a narcissist.

After that, it will be presented how the personality disorder affects the relationship and behavior of an affected mother towards her child. A distinction is made between the relationship of a narcissistic mother and her daughter and a narcissistic mother and her son. It is also described what consequences and psychological disorders can result for the child and to what extent the child can still be influenced by it as an adult.

At the end of the book, therapy options for both the mothers and the children are explained. Subsequently, some self-help tips are also mentioned that can help children of narcissists to deal with their mother and ways in which they can free themselves from their narcissistic mother's environment

What is narcissism?

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Emergence and definition of narcissism

In everyday language, the term narcissist is often used to describe a person who appears selfish and arrogant and has no regard for the needs