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From the Archives: Why Do Victims of Narcissistic Abuse Blame Themselves
From the Archives: Why Do Victims of Narcissistic Abuse Blame Themselves
From the Archives: Why Do Victims of Narcissistic Abuse Blame Themselves
Tuesday 4th February 2020
Explore why victims of narcissistic abuse blame themselves and learn about recovery strategies and misdiagnosis challenges in mental health.
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Episode Overview
- Victims of narcissistic abuse often blame themselves due to manipulation.
- Narcissistic abuse is part of the dark triad of personality disorders.
- Misdiagnosis of victims is common in mental health settings.
- Education and awareness are crucial for recovery.
- Professional credentials don't always guarantee understanding.
Until you understand that there are people who are like that, you're going to continue to spin your wheels thinking, what did I do to make this relationship fall apart?
In this enlightening episode of Mental Health News Radio, host Kristin Sunanta-Walker delves into the complex and often misunderstood world of narcissistic abuse. Joined by experts Christine Louis de Canonville, Michelle Mallon, and Andrea Schneider, the episode explores why victims of narcissistic abuse frequently blame themselves for the trauma they endure. Narcissistic abuse is intricately tied to the dark triad of personality disorders: narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism.
This discussion highlights how these disorders manipulate victims into self-blame and cognitive dissonance, which can hinder the healing process. Christine Louis de Canonville, calling from Dublin, Ireland, shares insights from her educational background in psychology and theology, as well as her upcoming book, 'The Three Faces of Evil.' She emphasizes the importance of understanding narcissistic victim syndrome (NVS) and the need for this term to be integrated into clinical practice.
Michelle Mallon, a social worker from Ohio, recounts personal experiences with narcissistic abuse, stressing the importance of educating clinicians about recognizing and treating such abuse. Andrea Schneider, a licensed clinical social worker from California, discusses her extensive work in narcissistic abuse recovery and the challenges of misdiagnosis in mental health. The episode shines a light on the often misdiagnosed victims of narcissistic abuse, who are sometimes labeled with borderline personality disorder due to lack of awareness among mental health professionals.
The guests advocate for better education and awareness to prevent such misdiagnoses and emphasize the need for victims to reclaim their power through understanding and choosing their defense mechanisms. This empowering conversation is a call to action for both mental health professionals and victims to deepen their understanding of narcissistic abuse and its effects. Listeners are encouraged to visit Christine's website, narcissisticbehavior.net, for more resources and information.
The episode concludes with a reminder of the importance of supporting organizations like zencharts.com, MyGenetics, and Copenotes.com, which contribute to the mental health community. Through this episode, Kristin and her guests aim to provide a platform for continued dialogue and education about narcissistic abuse, offering hope and guidance to those affected by it.