Tuesday, February 9, 2010

ZzzZzzzZZz....

So people know that I am always chasing sleep.
I am either up at ridiculous hours or going to sleep at ridiculously early hours (8pm) to "catch up" from what I've missed the night before.

I came across this article about sleeping in the Huffington Post-
Sleep Tips: Is a Narcissist Keeping You Awake At Night?

"A frequent observation I have made as a couples therapist is that the more narcissistic partner is often a better sleeper than the more neurotic partner. Part of that reason is that narcissists are not bothered by guilt or anxiety regarding whatever their partner feels."

"Since once they're in your life (and taking from you) and it's difficult to get them out, it may be helpful to know how to identify them early. To do so, try using The Narcissist Inventory* rating the person on a 1-to-3 scale (1 = rarely; 2 = sometimes; 3 = frequently):


How often does the person need to be right at all costs?

How often does the person act impatient with you for no good reason?

How often does the person interrupt you in the middle of what you're saying, and yet take offense if you interrupt?

How often does the person expect you to drop whatever you're thinking about and listen to him or her--and does the person take offense when you expect the same in return?

How often does the person talk more than he or she listens?

How often does the person say "Yes, but," "That's not true," "No," "However," or "Your problem is"?

How often does the person resist and resent doing something that matters to you, just because it's inconvenient?

How often does the person expect you to cheerfully do something that's inconvenient for you?

How often does the person expect you to accept behavior that he or she would refuse to accept from you?

How often does the person fail to say "Thank you," "I'm sorry," "Congratulations," or "Excuse me" when it's called for?

To score your inventory, add up the total:
10-16 =The person is cooperative
17-23 = The person is argumentative
24-30 = The person is a narcissist"

Hmmm....interesting....Can't wait to try this. hahahaha

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