4.5 Narcs, Defense Mechanisms, & (non)Recovery: Intellectualizing, Rationalizing, and Reactionary Decision Making

Complex PTSD Recovery: We Are Traumatized Motherfuckers

English - May 28, 2024 22:44 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 152 ratings
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We've learned that narcs don't generally recover because of their "creative narration" abilities. Now, let's talk about some of the ways they spin those stories. Today, we start our examination of self-defense mechanisms by looking at the purposes of Intellectualization and Rationalization. Then, we ask the question: SO HOW SMART ARE THEY? And discuss the distinct Thought Processing limitations of both Grandiose and Vulnerable Narcissists.

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Good to speak to you like a human again... And Cheers, Fuckers!