Overcoming My Narcissism: Recent Episodes
Mike Colsen
After destroying one relationship, I discover that I Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). This podcast is his audio journal of me trying to learn how to manage NPD and gain some normalcy to my life, possibly for the first time.
I have begun reconnecting with old friends. While still calculated, I am finding that these old friends can really be friends if I can be a real Friend
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I reflect on a date 11 years ago that if I had never experienced, I would not be here today trying to "Overcome MyNarcissim". I also cover a purchase that has revived a personal passion but am still conflicted if it was for the right reasons.
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Misplaced anger and a night on the patio lead to some interesting talk.
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I take a look at how my narcissism is defining some of my beliefs within the show. We talk about my wedding, friendships, my connection with others.
I begin the journey to find out what makes me happy. Such an easy question with a difficult answer. I also explore some of the loneliness NPD brings.
Commentary of the effect of just seeing one meme and how it can cause a response.
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I sit down and live record (the way I meant this podcast to be) about how just learning to recognize narcissistic actions can help.
It took over 13 years to be diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder. I highlight some of the therapist troubles I had and discuss my current therapist.
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I encounter the ex. The person that was the breaking point and unbeknownst to her put me on the path to attempt to overcome my narcissism.
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In this journal, I start to notice a pattern and question the motives behind this podcast.
In this journal, I deal with wanting to continue this path. I question some of my reasons. I look at what might happen if I just give up.
I talk about how I discovered my narcissism, because of a random article. This is the article and me walking you through my interpretation. A non-journal entry.
Does one actually make a choice to be a narcissist? Is a narcissist aware they are a narcissist? Can there be hope? Is the term narcissist being misused?
Wanting to overcome NPD comes with a lot of hard work and unforeseen obstacles. One challenge is not knowing if the choices you are making are for you, the other person, or even what is best.
A random thought about how the little things might matter. That they might mean more than making one feel better about themselves.
Looking back over a few random memories and regretting they will never repeat and that that enjoyment was never realized on my part.
In this first journal entry, I try and explain why I am putting all of this out there. What I hope to accomplish. Some of my confusion with narcissism. This will be an interesting journey.