Besides Needing Calmness, Here Are 6 Powerful Tricks To Deal With Narsistics

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JAKARTA - The term eccentric lately has been getting more and more frequent. This word is used to describe people who seem to focus on themselves, only selfish, or manipulative to others around them.

However, keep in mind that eccentric personality disorders (NPD) are mental health conditions. Which can pose a big challenge to the sufferer.

Only qualified mental health experts can diagnose this condition based on the criteria outlined in the Mental Disorders Diagnostic and Statistics Manual (DSM-5-TR). However, some people may be able to show microscopic characteristics without being diagnosed with NPD.

Here are some practical ways to deal with people with eccentric disorders or eccentric tendencies. Plus some tips knowing when it's time to stay away from them.

People with eccentric personalities are often described as people with charming and pleasant personalities. So it's easy to ignore some of their more dangerous behaviors. For that, you need to know the characteristics of eccentric people so that they are more easily recognized and not consumed by their trickery.

It also helps you better understand the people's strengths and weaknesses so that they are ready to face challenges related to their personality traits. In addition, it can be the first step to learn to accept them as they are and establish more realistic expectations about your relationship.

Building a healthy self-esteem makes it easier for you to face and overcome some of the dangerous behaviors you encounter in eccentric people. Do positive talks with yourself, take care of yourself, and looking for a healthy support system can help you grow resilience and grow self-esteem.

Having high self-esteem also makes it easier for you to set clear boundaries, be firm, and support yourself. Where, it is the key to maintaining relationships with eccentric people.

Instead of trying to change eccentric people, it's better to set limits on any behavior you can't accept and communicate clearly to them. You also have to enforce these restrictions rather than just threatening or optimizing useless ones to make sure you're taken seriously.

Practice skills such as deep breathing techniques, yoga, or meditation can make it easier for you to stay calm and avoid excess reactions when interacting with eccentric people.

Clarifying your intention or practicing what you want to say before emphasizing boundaries may also be useful. This helps you anticipate how they react to challenging conversations so you can respond appropriately.

If you can't avoid eccentric people, try building a healthy relationship and find a new support system. You can also re-knit your relationship with old friends or spend more time together with your family.

If you want a smaller circle of friendship, try to follow a class to explore a new hobby. Active in the community or volunteer for a local charity. Do something that lets you meet more people that make you feel comfortable.

Many people with eccentric personalities are good at making promises. They may promise to do what you want, not do things you don't like, or promise to do better.

Often, they also sincerely keep these promises. However, in some cases, these promises can also be a means to achieve their goals.

While direct confrontations are not recommended, it is important to clarify what you want, need, or hope and express yourself calmly and gently. Tell them that you will fulfill their demands only after they meet your request. You must also remain consistent and firm, so eccentric people take you seriously.