The Narcissist-Part 2
My thoughts on narcissism... I am not an expert and do not claim to be. That being said, I certainly carry an opinion, and want to freely express it. Thank you so much for reading!! If you have not read part 1, please feel free to. Many people believe that a narcissist cannot change. Everything I have ever read about a narcissist leans in that direction. I vehemently disagree with the fact that a narcissist cannot change. Narcissists use coping mechanisms to protect themselves from pain and to hide their fears. Pain and fear are root causes for their wrong actions. Like any coping mechanism, what is learned can be unlearned. It is just more difficult for some than it is for others. The willingness must be there. Characteristically, the narcissist hides his real self from others because, he does not like himself and is not satisfied with himself. He hates himself so much that he hides himself under layers and layers of the fake self that he has created. He has buried h...