Children of Narcissists

By Sarah Graham
March 24, 2021

The Effects of A Parent with Narcissistic Personality Disorder on Children

Common Effects of Pathological Narcissism

Adverse Childhood Experiences

Effects on the Body and Mind from Childhood Stressors

Fear Of The Self

The Fear and Shame Around Asserting the Self

Chronic People Pleasing

Having to do What Others Want to Feel Liked

How We Become Our Own Abuser

Internalising the Narcissist

Black And White Thinking

‘Always’ and ‘Never’ Ways of Thinking

Addictions

Managing our Emotional World Through Addictions

The Fear Of Abandonment

A Deep-Seated Fear of Being Left by People

Guilt

Pervasive Feelings of Guilt

Shame

Shame is a Feeling Which can Become a Belief System

Healthy Narcissism Vs. Unhealthy Narcissism

Balanced Levels of Narcissism are Healthy

Paranoia

Paranoia becomes a Survival Mechanism in Early Life

Body Image And Binge Eating

How Constant Criticism Affects Body Image

Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

A Long-Term Effect for Children of People with NPD

Attachment Theory and Narcissistic Personality Disorder

How our early relationships affect us

Defence Mechanisms

Different ways we protect ourselves

Having a Relationship with a Narcissist

Techniques on relationships with narcissists at home or at work

Healing from Narcissistic Abuse

What is Narcissistic Abuse? Tips for Healing

Sarah Graham

I am a Counsellor, based in Bournemouth in the UK, with specialist knowledge of Narcissistic Personality Disorder. I am trained in treating Complex Trauma. I work online and am insured to work in most places in the world.
Unfortunately, I can't work with people in the USA or Canada due to state licensing requirements.

Link to my Counselling Website Here