Narcissistic parents often raise their children to be the best version of themselves based on the parents’ ideals. This upbringing can lead to OCD behaviors, such as a fear of contamination, a need for order, or a need for symmetry. These individuals may also have intrusive thoughts about not being enough.
3. Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD)
Growing up in a home with narcissistic parents can be extremely difficult. Narcissistic parents often push their children to be the best, seeking validation and confidence. If the child fails to meet these standards, emotional abuse may occur, leading to C-PTSD. This can escalate to hypervigilance, nightmares, and constant uncertainty about pleasing the narcissistic parent.
4. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
A person exposed to a stressful environment for an extended period may develop GAD. People who have experienced significant shame, disappointment, or criticism are at risk. For example, being tormented by a narcissistic classmate for a long time may cause excessive worry and fear, indicating GAD. Narcissistic bullies often attack others for personal gain or out of a false sense of superiority.
5. Eating Disorders
You might wonder if an eating disorder is a mental illness. The answer is yes. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) recognizes eating disorders as mental illnesses, with eight specific categories. Eating disorders are also very medical. For example, celebrities held to high aesthetic standards may feel pressure to lose weight. Narcissists often insult others to bring them down, which can lead to eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia, or binge eating. This negatively affects the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of those who do not view themselves as beautiful. It is essential to embrace ourselves in whatever form we are in because we are all beautiful.
6. Depression
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