How your narcissistic boss is sabotaging your health
New York Post • • health
Key Points:
- Narcissistic bosses can severely impact employees' mental and physical health by exploiting vulnerabilities, demanding unrealistic expectations, and eroding self-esteem, potentially leading to chronic stress and PTSD.
- Signs of a narcissistic boss include insensitivity, blaming others, stealing credit, unrealistic demands, and weaponizing employees' values and priorities against them.
- The chronic stress from such abuse can manifest physically with symptoms like sleep disturbances, heart problems, muscle pain, digestive issues, and heightened fight-or-flight responses.
- To counteract the effects, experts recommend maintaining work-life balance, engaging in enjoyable activities, exercising regularly, documenting experiences, and seeking therapy from professionals experienced in narcissistic abuse.
- Therapy is crucial but should be conducted by specialists familiar with narcissistic personality disorder to avoid misinterpretation and ineffective or harmful advice.
