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What Are The Behavioral Patterns Of An Inverted Narcissist?

Hi, my boyfriend recently broke up with me about a month ago. In the moment, it came out of the blue for me.. but after a lot of reflection, I talked to a counselor and discovered I am struggling with codependency and that it sounds like he is struggling with inverted narcissism. When I think back to my relationships, I ve realized that I tend to go towards classic narcissists... but I really thought he wasn t one.. he blew me away. He was so giving and gracious with my friends and I... He is the life of the party.. He wanted to know what I wanted to do and what I was passionate about... He wanted those things for me which I took in as care and love.. all that to say, what are signs that I can look for when I start dating again to discover early on if he is any type of narcissist.. are there signs I can look for? I am feeling so hurt and I don t want to enter into another relationship like this again. Thank you for your help!
Mon, 23 May 2022
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Hello,

You are suggested to date a mentally sound person for a healthy, loving, long term relationship.

Traits of an inverted narcissist are of dependent personality disorder. After ending a relationship, s/he seeks to establish another relationship that provides support and protection. They can go extra mile to protect their relationship. They have difficulty in taking decisions and can't take responsibility of self or others. Inverted narcissists are insecure adults due to their traumatic (psychological trauma or emotional neglect) experience in their childhood.

While the Narcissists are ones who lack empathy, they show arrogant or haughty behavior or attitudes. Narcissists are unable to maintain intimate relationships. They don’t have the emotional capacity to relate in authentic, intimate ways. They look at every relationship to feed the narcissist’s ego. They have an excessive admiration for self. They believe that they are very special and so need to only associate with high status people.

Self esteem is vey important for them. You are suggested to take a little rest, give time to yourself to recover from the painful event you went through. Recover from emotional stress, give yourself adequate time. Just relax & take care of your self. Stay away from addictions if any. Switch to healthy lifestyle and healthy eating. Do regular exercises, maintain good hygiene.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Are The Behavioral Patterns Of An Inverted Narcissist?

Hello, You are suggested to date a mentally sound person for a healthy, loving, long term relationship. Traits of an inverted narcissist are of dependent personality disorder. After ending a relationship, s/he seeks to establish another relationship that provides support and protection. They can go extra mile to protect their relationship. They have difficulty in taking decisions and can t take responsibility of self or others. Inverted narcissists are insecure adults due to their traumatic (psychological trauma or emotional neglect) experience in their childhood. While the Narcissists are ones who lack empathy, they show arrogant or haughty behavior or attitudes. Narcissists are unable to maintain intimate relationships. They don’t have the emotional capacity to relate in authentic, intimate ways. They look at every relationship to feed the narcissist’s ego. They have an excessive admiration for self. They believe that they are very special and so need to only associate with high status people. Self esteem is vey important for them. You are suggested to take a little rest, give time to yourself to recover from the painful event you went through. Recover from emotional stress, give yourself adequate time. Just relax & take care of your self. Stay away from addictions if any. Switch to healthy lifestyle and healthy eating. Do regular exercises, maintain good hygiene. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician