{"id":1840,"date":"2023-03-30T09:14:18","date_gmt":"2023-03-30T13:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/narcissistic-projection-and-how-to-deal-with-it-with-examples\/"},"modified":"2023-03-30T09:14:18","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T13:14:18","slug":"narcissistic-projection-and-how-to-deal-with-it-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/narcissistic-projection-and-how-to-deal-with-it-with-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"Narcissistic Projection and How To Deal With It (With Examples)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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At some point, you\u2019ll likely collide with a narcissist.<\/p>\n

It could be a family member, friend, or colleague \u2014 and they\u2019ll drive you batty.<\/p>\n

But narcissists are much easier to handle if you know what you\u2019re working with.<\/p>\n

To that end, today, we\u2019re breaking down signs a narcissist is projecting \u2014 a common defense mechanism of the uber-egotistical.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll unpack why it happens, provide a few common examples, and end with ideas on how to deal with it.<\/p>\n

So if you\u2019re ready to regain the upper mental hand, keep reading.<\/p>\n

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What is Narcissistic Projection?\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Projection is one of the narcissist\u2019s favorite battle weapons. <\/p>\n

So what is it? How does it work?<\/p>\n

Ultimately, projection is a defensive mechanism people deploy when faced with something about themselves they don\u2019t want to acknowledge. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s a way of externalizing and brushing an issue under the proverbial carpet.<\/p>\n

To be fair, we all project insecurities and fears. It\u2019s a human emotional instinct embedded in our survival DNA. Everyday examples include:<\/p>\n