Energy Vampires · How To Protect Yourself From Toxic People With Narcissistic Tendencies by Sayers, Tony -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Introduction Chapter 1 - A Vampire is Born

How Exactly Do They Come to Be?

Conditional Love Devaluation Volatile Treatment The Golden Child Emotional Dysregulation

The Outcomes of Poor Parenting

Narcissism Personified The Problem with Jack

Narcissistic vs. Narcissistic Personality Disorder Different Levels and Types of Narcissism

Chapter 2 - The Profile of a Narcissist

The Triad of Narcissism

Inflated Self-Esteem Unreceptive of Criticism Lack of Empathy

Why They’re Called ‘Energy Vampires’ They Can Be Exhausting

Chapter 3 - Spotting Narcissists in Your Life

They’re Initially Likable Conversations Always Circle Back to Them They’ll Overshare About Others Issues with Envy Incessant Need to be Right Revels in Being Elite A Fault-Free Existence People are Dispensable A Need to Control The Narcissist Effect

Chapter 4 - Dealing with Narcissists

They’re Not Likely to Change You Will Look Bad It’s Going to Hurt Can You Live with Them? Should You ‘Out’ a Narcissist? Parents

What You Should Do Prepare Yourself Should You Involve Them in Your Children’s Lives?

Romantic Partner

Is There No Other Way? Cutting Ties with a Narc Partner If you’re breaking it off with a boyfriend or girlfriend… Is It Necessary to Receive Counseling?

Children

Narcissism in Adult Children

Friends

Easing Away from a Narcissistic Friend

Coworkers

Prepare Talking Points Don’t Dip into Others’ Business Use the Workspace Network Avoid the Flattery Just Steer Clear When Is It Time to Quit? Should You Ever Confront a Narcissistic Coworker?

Chapter 5 - The Dangers of Mishandling a Narcissist

Domestic Abuse Violent Crime Common Mistakes

Fighting Fire with Fire Involving Others Using the ‘N’ Word Running on Emotions

Chapter 6 - Healing the Vampire’s Bite

See Them for Who They Are Be Firm in Your Decision Equip Yourself with Knowledge Avoid Contact with Them Revisit the Past Prepare to Be Alienated Find a Support Group Give It Time What Happens to the Narcissist? Life After Narcissistic Abuse

Conclusion