Narcissism

[Just Sketchy Pankechi]

Throughout my life I've encountered several narcissist they constantly act like the world is their palace my father is one of those people have any of you ever dealt with a narcissist

 

[Just Sketchy Pankechi]

Starting just a few weeks ago one of my brothers a remark that hurt his ego so naturally he erupted and began breaking things left and right even a computer

 

[Monikaaa]

Starting just a few weeks ago one of my brothers a remark that hurt his ego so naturally he erupted and began breaking things left and right even a computer

I never understood why people break things, especially things that have a lot of value, just seems foolish to me.

 

[Just Sketchy Pankechi]

A few days ago someone at work hurt his ego so he starting becoming insecure. Eventually he started throwing a fit while punching a hole in the wall which was pretty scary to watch

 

[Just Sketchy Pankechi]

I never understood why people break things, especially things that have a lot of value, just seems foolish to me.

It's very foolish it was such an expensive device but he broke the thing in two

 

[Monikaaa]

It's very foolish it was such an expensive device but he broke the thing in two

Well I think atleast one positive comes from this, you won't be anything like him because you'll know how stupid it looks and is.

 

[Just Sketchy Pankechi]

Well I think atleast one positive comes from this, you won't be anything like him because you'll know how stupid it looks and is.

I get worried sometimes I notice a lot of his traits within me that scare me a lot so I'm worried some of them might become dominant

 

[Monikaaa]

I get worried sometimes I notice a lot of his traits within me that scare me a lot so I'm worried some of them might become dominant

Try putting a lot of focus in being a better person than he could be, always strive to surpass what your parents have accomplished in their lives.

 

[Just Sketchy Pankechi]

Try putting a lot of focus in being a better person than he could be, always strive to surpass what your parents have accomplished in their lives.

I try my best but it's a bit discouraging when they have total control over your future even now they still force their decisions onto me

 

[Monikaaa]

I try my best but it's a bit discouraging when they have total control over your future even now they still force their decisions onto me

My second grade teacher told me this "nobody can force you to do anything" which is totally not true, but she said it.

 

[Just Sketchy Pankechi]

My second grade teacher told me this "nobody can force you to do anything" which is totally not true, but she said it.

It's true that they can't control it but fighting them for control would just cause trouble for everyone else in my family knowing my dad he'd probably get physical

 

[Monikaaa]

It's true that they can't control it but fighting them for control would just cause trouble for everyone else in my family knowing my dad he'd probably get physical

Have you told anyone about this besides people online?

 

[Just Sketchy Pankechi]

Have you told anyone about this besides people online?

I told my therapist about it but my mother always covered up for him since she didn't want legal trouble which is quite irritating

 

[Monikaaa]

I told my therapist about it but my mother always covered up for him since she didn't want legal trouble which is quite irritating

Did you just bring it up once? Or have you been making it known that it's a big deal.

 

[Just Sketchy Pankechi]

Did you just bring it up once? Or have you been making it known that it's a big deal.

I bring it up on occasion I want to stop it all but it'd impact my entire family since I'd be separating my siblings up so I'm stuck between the two choicese

 

[Monikaaa]

I bring it up on occasion I want to stop it all but it'd impact my entire family since I'd be separating my siblings up so I'm stuck between the two choicese

Nobody knows the right answer except for you, so when it comes to these important decisions I like to just go with the first thing my gut tells me to do. Overthinking it just makes it more complicated and painful than it has to be.

 

[Just Sketchy Pankechi]

Nobody knows the right answer except for you, so when it comes to these important decisions I like to just go with the first thing my gut tells me to do. Overthinking it just makes it more complicated and painful than it has to be.

Both options have their negatives which most of the time outweigh the positives it'd just be painful to see my brother who's three in foster care

 

[Monikaaa]

Both options have their negatives which most of the time outweigh the positives it'd just be painful to see my brother who's three in foster care

I'm really in no position to give much if any advice on this topic

 

[Monikaaa]

Both options have their negatives which most of the time outweigh the positives it'd just be painful to see my brother who's three in foster care

I think you should just do what you need to do if you feel like it's what you should do

 

[Just Sketchy Pankechi]

I think you should just do what you need to do if you feel like it's what you should do

Thanks that really helps till then though I'll have to deal with his tantrums every few weeks

 

[Monikaaa]

I'm just trying to do my part and contribute to an important conversation. Thank you for sharing your experiences.