EPISODE · Sep 5, 2019 · 11 MIN
Intellectualization - Defense Mechanism
from Narcissism Recovery Podcast · host Yitz Epstein
Intellectualization is a Defense Mechanism designed to protect the individual from facing their anxiety, shame, guilt and other painful emotions. The individual uses their intellect to rationalize and avoid any accountability as well as vulnerability. Narcissistic abusers use their intellect to outsmart victims and shame them for knowing less. It is imperative to walk away from these type of predators and not argue with them. Trusting your gut if you are feeling bullied as not doing so can keep you in the intellectual trance for years and even decades.
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Intellectualization is a Defense Mechanism designed to protect the individual from facing their anxiety, shame, guilt and other painful emotions. The individual uses their intellect to rationalize and avoid any accountability as well as vulnerability. Narcissistic abusers use their intellect to outsmart victims and shame them for knowing less. It is imperative to walk away from these type of predators and not argue with them. Trusting your gut if you are feeling bullied as not doing so can keep you in the intellectual trance for years and even decades.
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