We hear of people being ‘triggered’. Triggered does not mean stressed or reactive or upset. In victims of narcissists/psychopaths, triggered means being acutely reminded of the feelings, pain & inescapability of long-term torture. If someone says they’re triggered, be kind.

On this day, four years ago, I walked away from my academic career because I had burned out. Today I launched READ BEFORE BURNING, my monthly newsletter about the misunderstood condition of #burnout . Issue 1: Core Symptoms, Confusion, & Controversies linkedin.com/pulse/issue-1-…

Covert narcissists often present themselves as caring, thoughtful, even humble on the surface. They’re not loud or boastful like overt narcissists. They say the right things and give the illusion of being a good friend. But over time, their real intentions emerge—not in big

The higher you climb in an organization, the more essential it becomes to maintain a clear boundary between what your role demands and who you are deep down. s.hbr.org/3UCXUYv

When you’re kind, the narcissist will tell people you’re mean. When you’re thoughtful, the narcissist will tell people you’re inconsiderate. When you’re compassionate, the narcissist will tell people you’re selfish. When you’re genuine, the narcissist will tell people you’re

Authentics don’t follow the "respect is earned" philosophy. They respect everyone automatically, and then each person has the opportunity to lose their respect based on their own behaviors.

1/Too often workers are told: “just be glad you have a job.” Quitting isn’t always an option—and it shouldn’t take leaving to protect your health. That’s why we’re launching a new series: Tools for Healthy Work. First up: resources for workers. #HealthyWork #WorkerRights

Toxic environments want you to explain yourself so that they can invalidate your reasoning and feelings to justify not having to consider any other perspective than their own.

A narcissist will never keep your secrets safe. They quietly collect them, storing every detail to use against you later. When the time comes, they’ll share them to humiliate you, to control you, or to rewrite the story so they look like the victim.

Shaming a person for responding to abuse in a way that’s “not acceptable” while ignoring what the abuser did to provoke them is next-level victim-blaming and gaslighting.

Workplace bullying tactics are often employed to erode your confidence and clarity, creating an environment where support is scarce. These strategies aim to instill doubt and confusion, making it difficult for individuals to assert themselves or seek help.

98% of "overthinking" is from gaslighting and invalidation. Your nervous system doesn't need to be silenced. It needs to be heard in safe places.

If it drains you, it's not for you. Love, friendships, jobs. anything meant for you will nourish you, not exhaust you. If you constantly feel depleted after being around someone or something. it's not aligned with your soul. Your peace is clarity of what belongs in your life.

Avoid people who mess with your head. People who say things to upset you. People who don't apologize. You don't need these kind of people in your life. Let them go.

How Narcissists React to Confrontation • Ghost you when you dare to confront them. • Play the victim to avoid responsibility. • Ignore your feelings completely. • Act in a passive aggressive way. • Take your words out of context. • Twist your words.

Paper spotlight: Diep Nguyen, Academic AHRI, Huu-Ngoc Nguyen, Stephen Teo, PhD, Nhung Thi Hong Nguyen, & Tran Ha Minh Quan – The interactional effects of contextual and individual factors on work–home enrichment. See thread below for key takeaways from this research. (1/6) emerald.com/pr/article/54/…

Anxiety is often intertwined with experiences of workplace bullying, creating a toxic environment that can severely impact mental health. Victims of bullying may find themselves in a constant state of stress, leading to heightened anxiety levels that affect their performance

Why do I get bullied at work? The answer may simply be because you are different in some way or because the bullies perceive you to be a threat to them. Bullying is an abuse of power. For some reason, the bully in your case may just want to control you. stopworkplacebullies.com

One of the most basic and textbook manipulative tactics of cowardly narcissists, and I’m posting it again because I see this happening right now, again, “Manipulative Concern” is a covertly malicious abuse tactic where an abuser pretends to worry about their victim’s behavior to

The person who watches you drown is no different than the person who holds your head beneath the water. Inaction can be just as evil as action. Know your ⭕ circle...