Narcissism is generally characterised by being selfish, having a huge sense of entitlement, lacking empathy for others, being highly disagreeable and needing constant attention. Addiction however is a chronic condition defined by compulsive substance use or compulsive behaviours despite the harmful consequences. With both we we often see similar patterns of behaviour so can be difficult to distinguish. This video looks at the similarities and the differences between the two, but also what happens when a narcissist has an addiction, and the differences when it comes to recovery. References: 1 ..read more

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Although not all people with psychopathic traits are violent or abusive, the impact of their emotional manipulation and lack of empathy can be deeply harmful to those around them. This video looks at the common characteristics and behaviours of a wife with psychopathic traits and how these manifest in his relationship with her husband, as well as with others. Looking also at how an emotionally unstable environment where there is a lack of regard, callousness and constant lying can have long-lasting detrimental effects on those closest to them. #psychopath #mentalhealth #toxicrelationships ..read more

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Although not all people with psychopathic traits are violent or abusive, the impact of their emotional manipulation and lack of empathy can be deeply harmful to those around them. This video looks at the common characteristics and behaviours of a husband with psychopathic traits and how these manifest in his relationship with his wife, as well as others. Looking also at how an emotionally unstable environment where there is a lack of regard, callousness and constant lying can have long-lasting detrimental effects on those closest to them. #psychopath #mentalhealth #toxicrelationships ..read more

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Short video outlining how manipulative people create a facade of moral superiority then use and utilise threats on social media to silence, threaten or 'cancel' others. #socialmedia #cancelled #troll ..read more

'Gotcha' questions are designed to put someone on the defensive, to trap them into saying something specific, or to confuse and disorientate. They are a tactic aimed at manipulating conversations by framing questions in a way that no matter what the response, the answer can be twisted and used against the person being asked. People often associate gotcha questions with interviews and debates with politicians, and controversial figures, however they can come up in workplaces, relationships, in social groups, and these days, especially from trolls on social media. This video looks at the differe ..read more

Turning accusations and allegations into weapons is a powerful tactic often used by narcissists to dominate others. This video outlines how they frequently employ emotive terms and threats to trap their targets in a never-ending cycle of self-defense, using the accusation itself as a tool of control and punish. This is known as “the process is the punishment”—a strategy that’s less about finding resolution and more about keeping the other person off balance, anxious, and drained. This video looks at how this tactic appears in relationships, workplaces, social media, and even in societal confli ..read more

Psychopaths can be cold, calculating, and deceitful. They tend to view others as objects, tools to be used for their own benefit. They don’t see people not as equals but rather as resources to be manipulated. They can also be opportunists, taking advantage of anything or anything for their own benefit. Their lack of empathy and compassion can lead them to be callous and feel no remorse for their actions. This video outlines the nature of and gives examples of the callous side to psychopaths, and how it manifests in relationships, workplaces, social media and in society in general. References ..read more