The Narcissist's Health Fixation: Unpacking Their Obsession
The all or nothing mentality of narcissists can manifest in various ways when it comes to their health and well-being, but there is no balance at all. They aren't truly interested in their health, but in what they get out of maintaining it. If they can't maintain it, they compensate for the lack of it through different abusive ways.
Why are some narcissists so fixated on their health? In this episode of 'Heal from within after Narcissistic Abuse with Danish', host Danish Bashir dives into the peculiar ways narcissists approach their well-being. Whether it's endless hours at the gym or strict diet regimes, these behaviors often reveal more about their need for control and image maintenance than genuine health concerns.
Danish breaks down the differences between cerebral narcissists, who focus on their intellectual prowess, and somatic narcissists, who are obsessed with their physical appearance. You'll hear about how some narcissists micromanage their partner's diets, shame them for their health choices, or use their own health conditions to gain sympathy and control.
By the end of this episode, you'll have a clearer understanding of how a narcissist's health obsession can be another tool for manipulation, rather than a true concern for well-being.