Welcome back, everyone who has dared to come back. Because the past couple of weeks have been a doozy talking about the NP – the narcissistic parent.
“A narcissistic parent will walk all over their family ― even their children ― to get their needs met.” – TRUTH!!!
This week I am going to talk about how to handle and/or deal with your NP.
Here are some ways you can deal with your NP, and in an effective way:
- TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF FIRST! Make sure YOUR needs are taken care of. You’ve taken care of the NP long enough.
- Realize they are narcissistic and what they are up to. I am saying you don’t have to call them out on their behaviour. By all means if you feel safe to do that, then do it. But again, you cannot change the NP.
- Let them go!!! Or rather, let it go. Move forward and rise above.
- Develop positive coping mechanisms and skills. Try deep breathing exercises. Mindfulness. Exercise. Music. Meditation.
- Set clear and defined boundaries.
- In a calm way, let them know that you will no longer put up with their behaviour.
- Detach. This is one of my favorite ones.
- LOVE YOURSELF!
- Seek therapy if necessary.
- If you haven’t already, find out who YOU are!!
And here are some other ways to deal with your NP:
I believe one of the most important things to remember in dealing with an NP is to not challenge or argue with them. That will definitely make things worse. Believe me, I ought to know. You may have to simply disconnect from them. I would even say, if necessary, cut them out of your life.
Limit your time around them. They are extremely toxic, and there is no need to further damage your mentality by being around them. Believe me when I tell you that I do not communicate with my NP as much as I do with other family members.
And I think above and beyond anything else, LOVE YOURSELF! Know and understand that THEIR toxicity has NOTHING at all to do with you!
Also, remember that narcissists do not take responsibility for themselves or their actions, and they most certainly do not believe they are wrong.
I have said it before in this post, and I will say it again: Love YOURself!! Take care of YOURself!!
That is all I have for you today. I hope that you have enjoyed my 3-part series on the subject of the NP. Come back next week as I discuss relaxation.
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Thank you for stopping by. Join me next week when I talk about relaxation. In the meantime, and as always, please be safe and mentally well!
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