Shahida Arabi
Shahida is a graduate of Harvard University and Columbia University. She is a published researcher and author of Power: Surviving and Thriving After Narcissistic Abuse and Breaking Trauma Bonds with Narcissists and Psychopaths. Her books have been translated into 16+ languages all over the world. Her work has been featured on Salon, HuffPost, Inc., Bustle, Psychology Today, Healthline, VICE, NYDaily News and more. For more inspiration and insight on manipulation and red flags, follow her on Instagram here.
6 Sneaky Things Female Narcissists Do When They’re Jealous of You – According to an Expert
A researcher specializing in narcissism shares the six red flags to look out for if you suspect a female narcissist is jealous of you.
How to Outplay The Player: 6 Ways To Beat Narcissists In Their Dating Mind Games
Dealing with a narcissistic player in the dating world can be tough. Here are six ways you can outplay the narcissistic player in their mind games and protect yourself, according to an expert.
10 Lies Narcissists Tell When Dating You – Translated By An Expert
A researcher specializing in narcissism translates the common lies narcissistic partners tell in the dating world.
Narcissism May Not Be Caused By Childhood Trauma, Research Finds
“It was their childhood trauma!” “They’re just deeply wounded.” Perhaps you’re familiar with these claims when it comes to narcissism. There is a certain myth that gets propagated frequently about the origins of narcissistic traits as well as full-fledged Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). A researcher specializing in narcissism reviews the evidence that shows that childhood trauma may not be the originating cause of narcissism.
What Prime Series ‘Wilderness’ Gets Right About Narcissistic Gaslighters
This article contains some spoilers.
The 6 Sexual Mind Games of Narcissists
A wealth of research indicates that narcissists may be prone to engaging in sexual aggression and can even be sexually coercive. But what do their manipulation tactics when it comes to physical intimacy actually look like?
Red Flags of Narcissistic Therapists: Survivors Share Their Horror Stories
Many enter the helping professions due to their empathy for others and a genuine desire to improve their lives. However, no field is exempt from narcissism and fields that grant a certain level of power and authority tend to also attract con artists that are hungry for validation, control, and access to vulnerable populations to manipulate and exploit.
Narcissism Isn’t As Rare As People Think – According to Research
A researcher specializing in narcissism shares why narcissism isn’t as rare as we think and why we still need to take the term seriously. We have gotten used to regurgitating a certain myth: true narcissism is rare.
5 Famous Celebrities Who Dated Narcissists Share Their Experiences And Powerful Life Lessons
This article refers to narcissistic traits and behaviors only, not the full-fledged personality disorder.
5 Dating Red Flags of Narcissists Every Twenty-Something Woman Must Know to Avoid Life-Altering Mistakes
If you want to save yourself from life-altering dating mistakes, learn these red flags about narcissists and how they prey on you, especially at a young age.
Workplace Bullies Are Narcissists and Psychopaths – According to Research
Have you dealt with bullies in the workplace? Chances are, you were dealing with a narcissist or psychopath. Here’s how to identify these toxic types at work, according to research.
An Expert Reveals The 5 Toxic Habits of Pathologically Envious Narcissists
An expert reveals the five tell-tale signs you’re dealing with a pathologically envious narcissist in dating, friendships, or the workplace.
Red Flags of The Female Psychopath, According to An Expert
What do female psychopaths actually look like? How do they behave? If they’re not serial killers or overt bullies, what are the tell-tale behaviors that do give them away? Here are the red flags to look for, according to an expert.
How to “Win” A Break-Up With a Narcissist – The Surprising Micro-Habits That Help You Heal
Forget love and light. Here’s what no one tells you about healing and “winning” in a break-up from a narcissist in authentic ways backed by science.
8 Red Flag Text Messages Narcissists Send You – Translated By An Expert
When the narcissist first love-bombs you, they seem to have all the time in the world to communicate with you. After they’ve “hooked” you, however, their communication patterns shift abruptly in ways that give you emotional whiplash. An expert reveals the eight most common red flag text messages from narcissists and what they really mean.
4 Questions All Women Must Ask Themselves Before Getting Married and Raising Children – According to Research
Research shows that women benefit less than men from marriage. But why would that be? Getting married, choosing who to marry, and deciding whether to have children are some of the most important decisions you can make and can affect the rest of your life. Here are four questions to ask yourself before making these life-changing decisions.
10 Red Flags of Narcissists on Dating Apps You Should Never Ignore
Watch out for these ten red flags of narcissists and manipulators on dating apps, especially if you’re a woman.
An Expert Reveals the 6 Stages of Trauma Bonding with Narcissists
As a researcher specializing in narcissism and psychopathy, I have noticed there are six common stages of trauma bonding that survivors of narcissists often go through before they become sufficiently “hooked” into the toxic relationship cycle.