Narcissists Who Are Also Psychopaths: The Dark Triad

The most difficult type of narcissist is the psychopath. They are known for exhibiting "the dark triad" of narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. Dr. Les Carter gives a broad depiction of what to watch for so you can make careful plans about how to protect yourself if this describes someone in your personal circle.

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Dr. Les Carter is a best selling author and therapist who lives in Dallas, Tx. In the past 40 years he has conducted more than 60,000 counseling sessions and many workshops and seminars. He specializes in anger management and narcissistic personality disorder.

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[kahlodiego]

When it's your parents/family you don't have safe people in your life to look out for you. Most people don't understand that.

[munchey]

Even if you haven’t wronged them, they’ll seek vengeance. They are awful disgusting creatures.

[chenry]

Dr. Carter's recommendations for dealing with narc/psychopaths 1) Reveal as little about yourself as you can get away with. 2) Don't let them know how intimidated you are. 3) Stay neutral 4) Refuse to argue with them 5) Stay balanced with healthy friends/allies 6) Get out as quickly as you can. So helpful. Grateful for your sharing of this information!

[jaydoublegee]

My father. 100%. He was basically everything. From covert narcissist to grandiose narcissist from psychopath to sociopath you name it. It’s like he wanted to win the Olympic Games of madness. He died exactly one month ago and to me it’s like the madness is gone. Now I can relax

[Maria-itqy]

I was raised by a psychopathic mom (and an avoidant narcissistic dad and narcissistic golden child sister) and saw all of these traits in her. Her cruelty and lack of empathy and remorse is just mind blowing. She would manipulate, lie, cause harm and then pretend none of that happened. I truely survived HELL as a child. It's a miracle i made it out alive, figured her out and went no contact at the age of 44. Thank God!

[aik]

I'd rather hurt than cause anyone else any kind of pain. My brain simply cannot comprehend their thought processes.

[neets]

When they reveal themselves, take a moment, that is a GIFT. Use that as fuel for what you inevitably need to do

[kathyh]

It’s so hard having the gift of empathy in a world with so many narcissists. I haven’t been in a relationship for 9 years as I was so deceived by him, a covert narcissist, I never knew such people existed! Thank you so much for your videos

[hildy]

Growing up with one of these people as a parent will mess you up for life.

[narcsurvivor]

That's why it's so hard to come to terms with. We wanna believe everyone has some redeeming qualities. It's very difficult to accept that some people literally don't.

[amandaa]

- very bold in enforcing dominance; impervious to rules
- vicious attack on your character
- condescending
- thrill seekers
- hautiness
- meaness: callous; controlling
- take no responsibility
- shame & blame
- Predatory mindset: crush

[majmc]

Ah, yes. I learned the very painful lessons about the socially pathological and why they target nice people.
I had the distinct misfortune of meeting a real life psychopath. It was truly frightening. I escaped with my life and the lessons are profound.
Thank you, Dr Carter, for your clear and insightful videos which bring this issue to light for us.

[JM-lwnx]

The enablers and those who look the other way - they all play a part in this nightmare world.

[sheiladay]

This is extremely important information for those who may not realize how deadly psychopaths are.

[obscurum]

"Psychopaths are broken souls to their core. They are impossible. The only way to deal with them is to get away from them" - 100% right Dr. Carter! "If you show them tender emotions all they think is they want to crush you" - Yes, they are evil!

[teresamacey]

I did not know what I was married to. We did not have all this education on these disorders back in the 70's, 80's. I was married to a dark triad for 44 years. I paid a terrible price physically, emotionally, and mentally. I have been in recovery for seven years and I am not whole yet. Please pray for me.

[ceebee]

"Impossible to deal with." Spot on. Any interaction just feeds them and it doesn't matter what you say.

[frailingbadly]

So grateful to be out of his prison of cruelty...I cannot even think of the vicious things that he would say to me when in a rage as they are so far from anything I could ever think or say....truly psycho.

[conservativemike]

If a parent is a manipulative narcissist, you’re developmentally screwed and will never need any other enemies.

[joistevens]

I’m an Empath who is a narcissist target, I’m learning how after 45 years to protect myself.