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Do narcissists deserve compassion?
Like other people, if a narcissist reaches a point in life where they are open to exploring the impact they are having in creating problems for themselves and others, they deserve compassion and support in creating positive changes.
Do narcissists deserve empathy?
Narcissists deserve no love, trust, faith, or compassion. In fact, we mustn’t give them any. Or we will endanger our health, whether physical, mental, or emotional. Worse, to tell or encourage anyone else to give narcissists compassion would be to endanger them.
Why do narcissists struggle with empathy?
What should also be stressed is that narcissists are reluctant to show empathy because they fear it would be perceived by others as a weakness. This, in turn, would make them vulnerable to potential exploitation from the same people they are being empathic towards.
Does Everyone deserve compassion from a narcissist?
No. Not everyone deserves compassion. Narcissists deserve no love, trust, faith, or compassion. In fact, we mustn’t give them any. Or we will endanger our health, whether physical, mental, or emotional. Worse, to tell or encourage anyone else to give narcissists compassion would be to endanger them.
What is narcissistic abuse and how is it treated?
Narcissistic abuse is the psychological, sexual, financial, and physical abuse of others by a narcissist. Children of narcissists also, like their parent (s), form brain damage from maltreatment.
Is the anterior insula normal in narcissistic brains?
The anterior insula is not the only region of narcissist’s brains that are not normal as gray matter, in general, is affected. Gray matter consists of connective tissue that is covered with an insulator known as myelin and acts as the wiring connecting the brain so its structures can communicate.
Do brain changes influence the behavior of narcissists?
Before going forward, it is vital to understand that while brain changes influence the behavior of narcissists, damages done during their upbringing also play a role. There is a region in the human brain that is considered the seat of compassion and empathy, known as the insular cortex.