The Nice Narcissist: How Communal Narcissism Works
A 32,200-person meta-analysis found narcissism blunts felt empathy, not insight — the exact mechanism behind a communal narcissist's guilt-tripping kindness.
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Personality Disorders
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Reality Testing Is the First Forensic Question
6.2% of adults have NPD lifetime (NESARC) — the pyramid's base, where most narcissistic-abuse trauma starts, not apex psychopathy. Cole Allen's case and field guide.
Matthew Sexton, LCSWRead article
Narcissism and Predatory Real Estate in New York
A NY landlord's 400+ code violations led to jail time. How narcissistic, antagonistic traits drive predatory New York real estate, and how to protect yourself.
Matthew Sexton, LCSWRead article
Schizoid Personality Disorder: What Clinicians Miss
Schizoid personality disorder affects an estimated 3-5% of the population per DSM-5, yet remains one of the most misunderstood diagnoses in clinical practice.
Matthew Sexton, LCSWRead article
Narcissism in Women: Nobody's Calling Her a Narcissist
The DSM-5 says 75% of narcissism diagnoses are men — but research shows we're just missing it in women. See the patterns nobody's naming in Kristi Noem's record.
Matthew Sexton, LCSWRead article
Schizoid Personality Disorder Doesn't Ask for Help
SAMHSA's 2023 survey found Cluster A personality disorders are among the least-engaged in outpatient care — schizoid traits don't complain loudly enough to be seen.
Matthew Sexton, LCSWRead article