In this episode, Dr. Anthony Mazzella explores why narcissists need to create chaos. He describes the manifestations of this behavior and delves into the psychological reasons behind it. Dr. Mazzella explains how chaos-seeking narcissists play on situational vulnerability and bring up topics designed to evoke maximum emotional impact. He also discusses the gratification and satisfaction that narcissists derive from creating chaos. Dr. Mazzella provides intervention strategies, including containment, ego-supportive interventions, and exploring the need for this painful affective state.
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