The problem with mental illness is the deception of it all. Those with mental health issues often feel deep inside they are the healthy ones and have convinced themselves this is true. They project the hidden inner demons onto others, despising their colleagues that obtain the press coverage and perceived limelight that they themselves thrive on. They conjure up false causes and excuses to obtain "payback" and get that face picture on the front page as often as possible. They enlist friends and family...often spouses...who enable them and feed their illusions of grandeur. New hair styles, a dye job here and there, an appointment to board perhaps? All part and parcel of the destructive mental health issues hidden deep within.
Don't be deceived into thinking that we don't have our very own female narcissist at work in our municipal Council!Here's some facts and warning signs for female narcissists that you should be aware of.
Recognize any of these?
" They secure their Narcissistic Supply through their more traditional gender role: the home, children, suitable careers, their feminine traits, their role in society, etc" "It is no wonder than narcissists are chauvinistic. They depend to such an extent on the opinions of people around them – that, with time, they are transformed into ultra-sensitive seismographs of public opinion".
"The narcissist cannot afford to seriously alienate her "constituency", those people who reflect her False Self back to her. The very proper and on-going functioning of the narcissist's Ego depends on the goodwill and the collaboration of her human environment."
-- Dr. Sam Vaknin
Common Signs of Female Narcissists:- A lack of feeling, empathy, or concern for others
- A willingness to take advantage of others
- Excessive feelings of self-importance
- Exaggerated personal achievements and abilities
- An expectation to be seen as superior without cause
- A fantasy or is preoccupation with power, personal abilities, or success
- A demand for favorable treatment without appropriate reasons
- An insistence on being the object of admiration and attention.
- A sense of entitlement
- Interpersonally exploitative (i.e. takes advantage of others to achieve her own ends)
- Lacks empathy- unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others
- Is often envious of others or believes that others are envious of her
- Shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes. Distances herself from others
The Township's annual Budget Open House will take place March 1st & 2nd. You can download the Budget highlights and Response form directly from this ToL site here.