Chris Watts ( https://facebook/chris.watts.14811 ) recently wrote of me: - Its interesting that you (Robert Baty) - attribute narcissistic behavior to Kent. - - We call that projection in the world of - psychology. Who would have thought? The narcissist group just posted the following that deals with Chris lame effort above: https://facebook/permalink.php?story_fbid=740227882728849&id=114835348601442&substory_index=0 (excerpts) Before NA, we didnt have knowledge of the psychological defense mechanism of Projection. Why would we? Being unaware of personality disorders and not being taught the behaviors that they exhibit, made us ill prepared when coming face to face with this mechanism in use, up close and personal. In my best lay persons explanation of this dynamic, I would describe that projection by the narcissist presents itself in the form of unfounded insults. When were suddenly caustically attacked and accused of behaviors that are completely untrue, unfounded and havent ever been present in our behavior, and the person is unwilling to listen to you to help clarify their perception, we are likely being projected upon. We never realize that the reason for this behavior is to dump some shame out of themselves they arent able to tolerate. By casting the blame upon their targets, they cast off the associated feelings that theyre incapable of feeling are true about themselves. Now that we have clarity, its as plain as day to see when a narcissist is projecting. 1) When they accuse someone else of being selfish entitled dramatic lying we know to laugh this off as the obtuse dribbling of a narcissist blind to their own faults. 2) (W)e know ourselves so well that when their accusations are flung at us, we know this not to be true at all. It becomes instantly laughable rather than emotionally triggering. 3) We know were not narcissists, we also have the ability to entertain the notion that maybe we are behaving selfishly, or did in fact get caught in a lie. Wed also be able to come clean, admit that, apologize and go forward without repeating the same sin. Knowledge is the panacea for a narcissists underhanded ways of operating in this world! Spread the word! -----------------------------------------------------
Posted on: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 05:30:42 +0000
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