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Narcissism is a form of learned helplessness.
It is a conditioned pattern of taking care of one’s emotional needs.
Most of what are called “personality disorders” are emotional. They are the result of inadequate emotional health and fitness.
They are similar to inadequate physical health and fitness, comparable to high blood pressure, lack of cardiovascular fitness, or lack of mobility or strength.
And similarly, full health can be restored by addressing the causes, not treating the symptoms.
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