How to defend yourself against toxic people, manipulators and sociopaths

Whether it's a bossy associate who constantly criticizes you, or an abusive partner, who underestimates you every day, toxic people are seriously damaging and endangering your health, cool, and even life.

You are especially at risk if you are a highly sensitive person – You easily feel overwhelmed by the world around you, take on the emotions of others, or struggle with extreme anxiety and stress in conflict situations.

People with heightened sensitivity and receptivity often become the target of narcissists and self-centered individuals who seek to exploit them for their own benefit.

With the help of this book, you will be able to defend yourself effectively against toxic people: You will learn skills based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help you recognize and stop common manipulative tactics used by toxic people. You will discover practical advice on how to protect yourself from the most common types of toxic people: emotional vampires, narcissists, sociopaths and psychopaths. You will learn how to heal from toxic or narcissistic abuse, and discover strategies for setting healthy boundaries and a strong sense of self.
With this book, you will be prepared to confront and defend yourself against the toxic people in your life.