This glossary is designed to provide clear explanations for various terms and concepts associated with Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
We delve into a wide range of terms, from basic concepts such as ‘narcissism’ and ‘personality disorder,’ to more specific terms like ‘gaslighting’, and ‘narcissistic supply’.
Abuse by Proxy
Acute Stress Disorder
ACoNs
Adjustment Disorder
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Alienation (after trauma)
Ambient Abuse
Antagonistic Narcissist
Child affected by Parental Relationship Distress (CAPRD)
Cluster A Personality Disorders
Cluster B Personality Disorders
Cluster C Personality Disorders
Codependent or codependency
Coercive Control
Communal Narcissist
Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD or C-PTSD)
Covert Narcissist
Dark Triad Personality Traits
Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder
Divide and Conquer
DoNF – Daughters of Narcissistic Fathers
DoNM – Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers
Fauxpology
Flashbacks
Flying Monkeys
Future Faking
Learned Helplessness
Linen Cupboard Metaphor
Love Bombing
Machiavellianism
Malignant Narcissist
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Narcissist Discard
Narcissist Hoovering
Narcissist Triangulation
Narcissistic Abuse
Narcissistic Abuse Syndrome
Narcissistic Family
Narcissistic Family Scapegoat
Narcissistic Family Golden Child
Narcissistic FOG
Narcissistic Grooming
Narcissistic Injury
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
Narcissistic Personality Traits
Narcissistic Projection
Narcissistic Rage
Narcissistic Supply
Narcissistic Smear Campaign
Narcissistic Word Salad
Negative Self-Talk
No Contact
Parental Alienation
Parentification
Pathological Narcissism
Personality Disorder
Personality Trait Narcissism
Psychopathy
PTSD – Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Reactive attachment disorder
Resilience
Somatic Narcissist
SoNF – Sons of Narcissistic Fathers
SoNM – Sons of Narcissistic Mothers
The term Flying Monkeys is not a term used formally in psychology. It is a type of psychology slang used to describe people who act on behalf of a narcissist by mistreating the narcissist’s victim – a form of narcissistic abuse that goes by the name of abuse by proxy.
Gaslighting is a type of narcissistic abuse that can be hard to identify. It’s a form of emotional manipulation that causes the victim to doubt their own sanity. If you think you might be in a relationship with a narcissist, it’s important to know how to identify gaslighting and what to do about it.
The psychological implications of growing up with a narcissistic father can be profound, affecting various aspects of a daughter’s life.
The answer to the question “can a narcissist be happy?” is not straightforward. They may seem happy on the surface, but it is only skin deep.
Sometimes, after experiencing a traumatic event, a person may feel ‘out of step’ with the world around them.
The term divide and conquer refers to Julius Caesar’s strategy of breaking up his enemies into smaller groups, and then defeating them one by one
Enmeshment can occur in any type of relationship, but it is particularly common in families with a narcissistic parent.
Going low contact means deliberately reducing the amount of interaction and communication you have with the narcissist.
Personality disorders are a type of mental disorder that can cause significant problems in a person’s life. There are three clusters of personality disorders: Cluster A, Cluster B, and Cluster C.
Narcissistic grooming is the process of shaping a certain image in the target’s mind about who the narcissist is, what they’re like, and what their intentions are.