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☆ Americans get less ‘alone time’ during the holidays, but more than 50% say it’s critical to their mental health, new survey finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Julianna Bragg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Forty-six percent of Americans say they get less alone time during the holidays, according to a new survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine, released on Tuesday. To figure out whether alone time energizes or depletes you, Durvasula suggests dedicating a full day or weekend to just yourself and observing how it affects your emotions. To unwind while alone, Lazarus suggests activities including journaling, meditating, exercising and listening to music to help replenish yourself and be more present when reconnecting with others. In fact, 36% of people say they are more irritable because they don’t get enough alone time, the survey found. “We often don’t get to turn down the volume on that constant state of social monitoring and social calibration,” Durvasula said.

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☆ 3 signs your boss is a narcissist—'they don't appear to be listening and learning,' Harvard professor says
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

"The essence of being a narcissist is that you're about yourself, you're for yourself, and you're less others-oriented," she says. Narcissistic bosses are likely to take credit for things that go well and to dodge blame for things that don't. Because a narcissist is trapped in the idea that only their thoughts are important, listening to others is burdensome to them. "If I praise you, it makes me look good and, if I'm your boss, it makes me look even better. How to cope with a narcissistic boss

Persons: Amy Edmondson, Edmondson, Edmonson, Ramani, Durvasula, isn't, Narcissists, It's Organizations: Harvard Business School, CNBC, Harvard Business Locations: Los Angeles

☆ 'It's untenable in the long term to work for a narcissistic boss,' psychologist says: Here's how to deal
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A toxic boss can ruin a dream job. A narcissistic one can ruin a dream job and your psyche. "Don't underestimate the harm of a narcissistic boss." "It's untenable in the long term to work for a narcissistic boss." If you can't quit or find a new job easily, there are ways to cope with having a narcissistic boss.

Persons: Ramani, Durvasula Organizations: Ramani, NPD Locations: Los Angeles

☆ ‘It’s a fundamental truth’ that the narcissist in your life won’t change, says psychologist who’s treated 50 of them
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The path to change for someone with narcissistic personality disorder is more narrow than previously perceived, according to a new report published in Psychological Bulletin. "For the longest time it always felt defeatist to take the stance that people with narcissistic personality disorder don't change," she says. "It doesn't feel fair, and it's hard, but it's a fundamental truth that they don't change." "The more maladaptive a personality the less likely they are to change," Durvasula says. Instead of expecting a narcissist to change, Durvasula advises those in relationships with them to seek professional help.

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☆ How to Deal With a Narcissist
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Elisabeth Egan | More About Elisabeth Egan | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

“Narcissist” is a word many of us throw around casually, using it to describe anyone from an energy vampire to a friend who posts too many selfies on Instagram. But as Ramani Durvasula makes clear in her best-selling book, “It’s Not You,” the people who actually fit the bill are more complicated, wily and attention-seeking than we might imagine. Depressed people go to therapy because they’re uncomfortable with their depression; anxious people go to therapy because they’re uncomfortable with their anxiety. I want to stop that.’ That’s not the conversation.”So how does a narcissist-adjacent friend or family member navigate a relationship with someone who won’t change? It might sound like common sense, but the goal is to shift the focus away from the narcissist and onto your own well-being.

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☆ Leadership style comparison: antagonistic vs. conscientious
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Alyshia Hull | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Antagonistic traits might serve wartime presidents better, but most employees prefer conscientious leaders. Companies and institutions can thrive under conscientious leadership. A conscientious leader is typically more aware of others, has more humility, and is less impulsive. Let's look at the characteristics of antagonistic and conscientious leaders. A person who believes their way is the only way and loves the limelight might be an antagonistic leader.

Persons: —, Ramani, that's, they're Organizations: Service, California State University, Companies Locations: Los Angeles , California

☆ There are 2 styles of parenting that lead kids to become narcissistic adults, says psychologist who's treated dozens of them
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-26 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Dr. Ramani Durvasula estimates that she has treated 50 narcissists in her life. There are two parenting styles that lead a child to develop into a narcissist, Durvasula says. "There is the traumatized, neglected, poor attachment style pathway, and then there is the overindulged, spoiled child pathway," she says. "People telling their kids they are the most special and you deserve everything — no, you don't," Durvasula says. Ramani Durvasula Clinical PsychologistKids can unlearn toxic behaviors

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☆ Narcissists can have healthy relationships if they're willing to spend 'six figures,' says psychologist who's worked with dozens
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-24 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Experts say the path to healthy relationships for people with NPD or narcissistic personality traits is not impossible, but it's also not easy or affordable. Especially because many insurance plans might not cover specific mental health treatments. But for someone with more demanding mental health problems, the out-of-pocket cost can make treatment prohibitive. "There is a severe shortage of mental health therapists and many don't take insurance, as insurance companies pay very little for mental health therapy," she says. There is a severe shortage of mental health therapists and many don't take insurance.

Persons: Lee Hammock, Hammock, it's, I've, Ramani, Durvasula hasn't, Durvasula, I'm, Carolyn McClanahan, Jessica MacNair Organizations: NPD, Planning Partners Locations: Los Angeles, Jacksonville , Florida

☆ A psychologist shares the 6 toxic traits of 'highly narcissistic' parents—and how to deal with them
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( Ramani Durvasula | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Narcissistic parents often lack the traits required to be a successful parent, such as self-awareness, compassion, patience and empathy. As a psychologist who studies narcissism, I've found that kids of narcissistic parents can grow into adults who struggle with self-blame, self-doubt and a constant feeling that they aren't enough. While not all highly narcissistic parents behave the same way, there are some universal themes. To gain more power within the family unit, narcissistic parents will share gossip with their children (e.g. Narcissistic parents play favorites.

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☆ Body dysmorphia: Definition, symptoms and treatments
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-26 | by ( Kristen Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Here’s what living with body dysmorphia is like, and how people can find help. What causes body dysmorphiaThere isn’t a sole cause of body dysmorphia, but there are some contributing factors. “Body dysmorphia is in the same family of disorders as obsessive-compulsive disorder,” Durvasula said. Body dysmorphia was originally described as “the imagined ugliness syndrome,” Kearney-Cooke said. Since body dysmorphia is in the same category as obsessive-compulsive disorder, treatments for OCD, such as “exposure and response prevention,” could also be helpful for managing body dysmorphia.

☆ A psychologist shares 6 toxic phrases 'highly narcissistic' people always use—and how to deal with them
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-30 | by ( Ramani Durvasula | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

As a psychologist who studies narcissism, I've found that, in most cases, highly narcissistic people are masters of gaslighting. Here are six phrases that they always use — and how to deal with them:1. "I don't want to make this about me, but..."Statements like this show that narcissistic people know they shouldn't dominate the conversation, yet they do it anyway. With this phrase, they're implying that your feelings are your issues alone, and that they'll take no responsibility for their behavior. "This" can be anything — maybe you want to discuss a project you're working on together or you're inviting them to a work event.

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