BARBARA'S TCHATZKAHS

by Michael Sigman "I'm the greatest man in the world." -- Will Ferrell's goofball character in the basketball spoof "Semi Pro," upon incorrectly concluding that the team he owns will be joining the NBA According to myth, Narcissus became the first narcissist when he stared deeply into a reflecting pool and fell in love with the image of the gorgeous man he beheld. By the time he realized that the object of his affections was himself, it was too late. Even the attractive, ardent Echo, parroting her idol's every syllable, couldn't pierce Narcissus's self-involvement. By getting a line on the narcissists in our lives, we can mitigate the suffering they precipitate. The first step is to recognize them -- especially those with "narcissistic personality disorder," defined in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders as, "A pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and ...

Kathy Krajco was one of the best bloggers out there. She wrote with clarity and in a way that everyone can understand. She uses relatable examples and aren't condescending or flippant. I read her blog for about 3 years now, since starting work on my ongoing emotional & psychic recovery and I am never disappointed. She nails it every time. In this piece of hers I think all of us can see some world figures, our neighbors, our families, people we know and maybe even ourselves - Barbara MIXED UP PRIORITIES by Kathy Krajco Much craziness is due to mixed up priorities. Narcissists lead the pack in this. They still have the priorities of a three-year-old. In other words, they themselves and what they want are their ONLY priority. They are the epitome of the "What's-it-to-me?" type. The narcissist says, "What's it to me if you are damaged by how I treat you or your name to make myself feel grand?" They just don't care. They have one priority - to u...