Craving is part of the human condition. As long as we make our home in the human mind and body, we have cravings. Craving is a feeling of intense desire, an urgent need and longing to possess something. Our cravings are persistent and varied. There are sensory cravings involving taste, touch, sight, smell and hearing. Some people have a continual desire to constantly acquire material possessions. Some of these individuals are narcissists.

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....and not even acknowledge it to himself! Why? Because he's off charming the socks off of new women as if your years together didn't even exist!

The narcissistic ex continually acts in abusive, bewildering and confusing ways. He is not above committing destructive acts. When the breakup becomes a reality, it is likely that his 'false persona' will completely disappear all together and you will most likely experience the most hurtful of behavior from him. He is completely lacking in empathy, and - since he is not receiving any admiration from you anymore - he will dismiss you and discard you as worthless to him, consequently dropping any fake front that he use to put up in order to keep you in the relationship. Click here to read 'Breaking Up With a Narcissist' by Tigress Luv

The narcissist, especially the high-level narcissist, who is very successful in the world, views himself as special, superior and perfect. He feels entitled to have whatever he desires. The narcissist is in a constant state of restless activity designed to enhance his image of perfection. Beneath the superiority, the narcissist experiences deep unconscious feelings of emptiness, worthlessness, and longing. One of the ways the narcissist deals with these feelings is through restless acquisition of power and possessions. Whether it is homes, cars, antiques, jewels, a series of wives, husbands, mistresses, etc., these represent concrete proof that he is more valuable and more entitled than ordinary people. The narcissist impresses others with his possessions. He is highly competitive. If he/she is a millionaire, there is a drive to become a multi-millionaire, even a billionaire. If he owns two vacation homes, why not five or six. He is always proving to himself and others that he is at the top of the heap. Today the world generously rewards narcissists for their accumulation of power, social status, and wealth. They are celebrated in the press and envied by their peers and underlings. There are young people who look up to powerful narcissists and want to emulate them.

Beneath the glitter and bling, the press swarm, the lists of prominent movers and shakers, the narcissist feels alone, empty, worthless and fraudulent. He is trapped in a perpetual cycle of craving and with it an inability to set himself free to experience authenticity, meaningful relationships and peace of mind.

AUTHOR CREDIT

Linda Martinez-Lewi holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is a licensed marriage family therapist. She has extensive clinical training in narcissistic and borderline disorders. Dr. Linda Martinez-Lewi is the author of the book "Freeing Yourself From the Narcissist in Your Life."

Dr. Martinez-Lewi has worked for many years with patients experiencing psychological problems as a result of personal and professional relationships with narcissistic personality disorders. She has clinical experience treating patients suffering from childhood trauma, anxiety disorders, and depression.

Dr. Martinez-Lewi has been interviewed on numerous radio talk shows throughout the country.

Visit her website at: http://www.thenarcissistinyourlife.com

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