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== Symptoms of a toxic person == | == Symptoms of a toxic person == | ||
| − | + | Symptoms of a toxic person are:<ref>[https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/signs-toxic-person Signs of a Toxic Person], WebMD.com</ref><ref>[https://www.heysigmund.com/toxic-people/ Toxic People: 12 Things They Do and How to Deal with Them] by the psychologist Karen Young</ref><ref>[https://psychcentral.com/health/things-you-absolutely-must-know-about-toxic-people What to Know About People with Toxic Traits], PsychCentral.com<ref> | |
'''1.''' Inconsistent behavior | '''1.''' Inconsistent behavior | ||
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'''2.''' They always need your attention | '''2.''' They always need your attention | ||
| − | '''3.''' | + | '''3.''' They are [[narcissism|narcissistic]] |
| − | '''4.''' | + | '''4.''' There is always drama |
| − | '''5.''' They | + | '''5.''' They lack empathy and are mean. |
| − | '''6.''' | + | '''6.''' They don’t respect your boundaries |
| − | '''7.''' They | + | '''7.''' They manipulate others for what they want |
| − | '''8.''' They’ll | + | '''8.''' They’ll make you prove yourself to them |
| − | '''9.''' They | + | '''9.''' They never apologise. |
| − | '''10.''' They abuse substances | + | '''10.''' They’ll bring irrelevant detail into a conversation as a means of distraction and avoidance |
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| + | '''11.''' They exaggerate. For example, they may frequently use the term "You always" or "You never" | ||
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| + | '''12.''' They abuse substances | ||
== Strategies on dealing with a toxic person == | == Strategies on dealing with a toxic person == | ||
Revision as of 17:53, September 11, 2023
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with [[::Sociopath|Sociopath]]. (Discuss)
According to WebMD.com:
| “ | If you know someone who’s difficult and causes a lot of conflict in your life, you may be dealing with a toxic person. These people can create lots of stress and unpleasantness for you and others, not to mention emotional or even physical pain.
A toxic person is anyone whose behavior adds negativity and upset to your life. Many times, people who are toxic are dealing with their own stresses and traumas. To do this, they act in ways that don’t present them in the best light and usually upset others along the way. Toxicity in people isn’t considered a mental disorder. But there could be underlying mental problems that cause someone to act in toxic ways, including a personality disorder.[1] |
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Symptoms of a toxic person
Symptoms of a toxic person are:[2][3]Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag[4]
1. Confront them
2. Set stricter boundaries. For example, let them know that you will not tolerate their attempts to create drama.
3. Cut them out of your life[Citation Needed]
References
- ↑ Signs of a Toxic Person, WebMD.com
- ↑ Signs of a Toxic Person, WebMD.com
- ↑ Toxic People: 12 Things They Do and How to Deal with Them by the psychologist Karen Young
- ↑ Addressing toxic personality traits from the book The Ethics of Interpersonal Relationships By Robert W. Firestone and Joyce Catlett, 1st Edition 2009, Routledge, ISBN9780429481666, Page 24, eBook