Margaret Parkes Psychotherapist and Counsellor

: Margaret Parkes; Quora blog response; 07 April 2021; Hits: 30; Rating:

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Is it worth it to pay a psychologist/psychiatrist to figure out if my mother is a narcissist?

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You ask is it worth investigating if your mother is a narcissist. It has been my experience in my client work that yes it is worth it for you and you only.

Your mum needs to do her own work. Unfortunately if she is a narcissist she is unlikely to engage in therapy and if she does it might be with the intention of disrupting the process. So keep her work separate from yours.

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What is the motivation of a narcissist behind breadcrumbing?

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Narcissists are takers not givers and if they do give it is to gain something back for themselves. They give you breadcrumbs to keep you sweet enough to stay but not enough that you might grow in self-esteem and leave. Its control and their way of keeping you under their thumb.

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Should one expose a narcissistic professional with a negative review so others are protected? Or is it better to move on with your life where they no longer have control over you?

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Why not do both if you feel that they are not dangerous enough to target you before and after you have left.

But be careful if you feel they have malignant tendencies. I have a client who was in a high profile public job. A gentle personality, she was sadly bullied out of this job she loved very much whilst other high profile people stood by listening to the bullying in their ear pieces day after day.

: Margaret Parkes; Quora blog response; 04 April 2021; Hits: 43; Rating:

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Why do narcissists lose their teeth? My ex has only 5 teeth now

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I will make this response short because it is not unlike other similar questions I have answered. I do wonder if this personality has undiagnosed ADD/ADHD traits which might make them appear narcissistic in behaviour. There can sometimes be an Asperger mix with an ADHD diagnosis.

: Margaret Parkes; Quora blog response; 30 March 2021; Hits: 63; Rating:

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Why are narcissists unhygienic and why do they sleep or drink alcohol to excess?

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lightbulb Gosh there are a number of questions here. Quite the contrary most narcissists are careful about their hygiene and how they appear.

I do wonder if the personality you describe is neurodifferent with a leaning towards ADD/ADHD. Sadly this can go undiagnosed in many people, particularly teenagers and adults.

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Why is it that most bosses are narcissists?

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I have noticed in my work as a systemic psychotherapist and training consultant that a large number of successful entrepreneurs or bosses appear to have neurodifferent traits perhaps similar to those that can be found on the ADHD/Asperger spectrum.

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Is it common for narcissists to become doctors or surgeons? If yes, why do they choose this career and in what ways does it benefit their narcissistic needs?

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Though I acknowledge that most medical professionals are excellent and trustworthy, this is a question that clients have brought to therapy over the years.

Most people who excel in our educational system fully deserve to, they work hard. However is it possible that our educational system it is unhelpfully set up to accommodate those with photographic memories or those that can regurgitate information easily?

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Should narcissists be allowed to hold jobs that entitle them to have power over others, such as teachers, psychologists, doctors, etc.?

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From personal and professional experience I do not think unhealthy narcissts should be allowed to hold jobs that entitle them to have power over others. This in my view includes other professions such as past Presidents, the Judiciary, CEO's, Psychiatrists, Therapists, GP'S, Medical consultants, Teachers etc.

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I heard that a narcissist gives no reason to discard you but mine said that he left me because I am selfish and toxic - so do they give you a reason or not?

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In my experience through my work with victims of narcissistic abuse you did get a reason, the typical reason they give for leaving. The narcissist will own nothing of their behaviour. Instead they always do give a reason for leaving in the form of blame.

Quora Blog Responses

Quora Blog Responses

Is it worth it to pay a psychologist/psychiatrist to figure out if my mother is a narcissist?

What is the motivation of a narcissist behind breadcrumbing?

Should one expose a narcissistic professional with a negative review so others are protected? Or is it better to move on with your life where they no longer have control over you?

Why do narcissists lose their teeth? My ex has only 5 teeth now

Why are narcissists unhygienic and why do they sleep or drink alcohol to excess?

Why is it that most bosses are narcissists?

Is it common for narcissists to become doctors or surgeons? If yes, why do they choose this career and in what ways does it benefit their narcissistic needs?

Should narcissists be allowed to hold jobs that entitle them to have power over others, such as teachers, psychologists, doctors, etc.?

I heard that a narcissist gives no reason to discard you but mine said that he left me because I am selfish and toxic - so do they give you a reason or not?

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