Navigating Narcissism with Dr. Ramani Are You an Enabler? Ask Dr. Ramani
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Aug 24, 2023 
Dr. Ramani, an expert on enablers and their damaging actions, answers burning questions about enablers and discusses the different types of enablers, the challenges of dealing with them, recognizing narcissistic behavior, the consequences of enablers leaving narcissistic parents, the importance of talking it out and making amends, setting boundaries and evaluating relationships, and the complexities of enabling and its impact on survivors of narcissistic abuse.
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Enabling reinforces narcissistic behavior
- Enablers reinforce, reward, and perpetuate narcissistic behavior.
- They may justify, downplay, or deny the narcissist's actions, harming survivors.
Origins of Enabling
- Enabling originated in addiction studies, describing behaviors that allow addiction to continue.
- Denial, both active and passive, is central to enabling.
Types of Enablers
- "Pollyanna" enablers see good in everyone, minimizing harmful actions.
- "Toxically positive" enablers shame survivors for not being positive.