How to Spot Narcissistic Manipulators and Protect Your Mental Health Feeling drained by someone’s self-centered behavior? Sociologist Mark Jolie and psychotherapist Isabel Nazare-Aga reveal how narcissistic manipulators thrive in modern society, impacting mental health. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how recognizing these traits fosters resilience. Let’s explore reliable signs of … Read more
Gray Rock Method: How to Protect Yourself from Toxic People Toxic interactions can drain your emotional energy, turning your responses into weapons against you. The “Gray Rock” method, endorsed by therapist Virginia Gilbert in HuffPost, offers a solution: respond neutrally, like a “gray pebble,” to starve toxic dynamics. In sensitive settings, the “Yellow Rock” approach … Read more
8 Sentences That Reveal a Toxic Ego and How to Protect Your Mental Health Words can conceal a toxic ego, subtly undermining relationships and mental health, warns Ductisimo, listing eight phrases like “Is enough about you, let’s talk about me” or “I’m just honest.” These signal self-centeredness that harms emotional well-being. As a psychology professor … Read more
6 Common Phrases Used by Alcoholic and Narcissistic Personalities to Manipulate Others Emotional manipulation is a subtle yet deeply harmful form of psychological control. People with certain personality traits, especially those with alcohol dependency or narcissistic features, often use specific language patterns to maintain dominance and avoid accountability. Psychiatrist Manhil Riyaz, in an article for … Read more