Recent Mental Health Blog | Narcissistic Personality Disorder PostsDenying the Father's Role when Mother is a Narcissistby Beth McHugh08 Jun 2009 04:53 PMOne of the more painful aspects of detaching from a narcissist mother is acknowledging the role that the father plays in the family dynamic. Narcissistic Parents and Rapeby Beth McHugh06 Feb 2009 03:01 AMIf there is ever a time when a female needs the support of her parents, in particular her mother, it is when she has been raped or in some way sexually abused. Why Did You Have a Baby?by Beth McHugh21 Sep 2008 03:30 PMWomen have babies for lots of different reasons. Some women have wanted babies since they were quite young children themselves. Others have no interest at all in having children, but as time progresses they decide that they do want a child of their own. Should You Confront a Narcissist about their Narcissism?by Beth McHugh28 Aug 2008 10:58 PMThis is a question I am often asked by clients who are dealing with a narcissist in their lives. The answer is: it depends. When Your Child's Grandparent is a Narcissistby Beth McHugh20 Feb 2008 03:21 PMWe have looked at many articles concerning what it is like to be the child of a narcissistic parent (see below). How a Narcissist Thinksby Beth McHugh21 Oct 2007 05:08 PMPeople who live, work or interact socially with a person who suffers from Narcissistic Personality Disorder are often at a loss as to the way in which the latter's mind works. Defending Yourself against the Aging Narcissist (2)by Beth McHugh20 Oct 2007 04:18 PMIn the first article in this series (see link below) we looked at the first two tips for dealing with a parent with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). Today we continue with further aids for dealing with these damaging and difficult people. 3. Defending Yourself Against the Aging Narcissist (1)by Beth McHugh12 Oct 2007 07:30 PMWe've discussed in previous articles the many pitfalls of dealing with the aging narcissist, especially when the person concerned is a parent. The Aging Narcissist (3)by Beth McHugh12 Sep 2007 08:42 PMIt is tempting to make excuses for the behavior of an aging mother or father who may be living on their own with failing health. The Aging Narcissistic Parent (2)by Beth McHugh01 Sep 2007 04:38 PMThe person who suffers from Narcissistic Personality Disorder finds the aging process more difficult to deal with than the average person. Looks fade, the body no longer responds like that of a young healthy person, and the mind is no longer as sharp as it once was. Recent Blog Comments inpainforthem says... "I am the step Mother of 3 beautiful children." Beth McHugh says... "Hi JG 93, I'm so sorry to hear about the death of your lovely mother." |
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