Why Is It Always About You?: The Seven Deadly Sins of Narcissism by Hotchkiss Sandy

Why Is It Always About You?: The Seven Deadly Sins of Narcissism by Hotchkiss Sandy

Author:Hotchkiss, Sandy [Hotchkiss, Sandy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Free Press
Published: 2003-07-22T00:00:00+00:00


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Narcissism and Addiction: The Shame Connection

SHAME, THAT PERVASIVE SENSE of Bad Self that is at the root of all unhealthy narcissism, is among the most intolerable feelings a person can have, no matter what age or circumstance. Often we will do whatever we can to make the feeling go away as quickly as possible.

What could be quicker than drugs, alcohol, or any of the other myriad ways we compulsively avoid reality? Experts in the field of addictions widely agree that chronic and pervasive shame is the feeling that drives addictive and compulsive behavior, giving narcissism and addiction an emotional link. Experiencing oneself as flawed is a deep narcissistic wound that can create an overwhelming need for mood-altering experiences.



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