BARBARA'S TCHATZKAHS

The more I learn about psychology and destructive narcissism (as opposed to healthy narcissism) the more I understand how terrorists, how sexual and emotional predators, religious and spiritual cults, those who exploit the vulnerable, outright abusers -- do it. And continue to. Some people feel America has been "dumbed down." I believe its societal. To use my favorite movie series: The Matrix , only a few of us have taken the red pill . I call this the "Lemming Effect." In my observation, a sadly large proportion of society either won't or don't want to think for themselves. They will go along with the prevailing tide. Heaven forbid they be independent thinkers sending their brains outside the box! They will be shunned by everyone. So, they choose "The Lemming Effect." Or, as I said above, you have the exploiters, who wait until people are filled with fear, beaten down, vulnerable or unknowledgable - and then they throw the power of sugg...

I talk about the character disordered so much and see so much of this disorder in those around us - especially in the political realm - these days I thought I'd repost writing goddess, the late Kathy Krajco's piece on 'how to make' a narcissist. While most narcissists are male, some can be female (I should know - I was raised by one). And no, I am not one. I do have problems but this isn't one of them. ~~~~~~ by Kathy Krajco The reddest red flag is perverted behavior. Leave out the sexual connotation: I use that word perverted because it means "thoroughly twisted" or "turned backwards." Any act can be perverted. Perverted behavior is the extreme opposite of what is called for. This is behavior that goes against nature, behavior that makes you want to pinch yourself. In other words, it's a surprise, a shock, the last thing you expected. Like maybe everyone in that classroom was sitting up straight with all eyes riveted upon Teacher and you cou...