First of all, thanks for stopping by with a great comment.
I don't think passive aggression deserves to be listed right before narcissism and sociopathy. It's not a psychological disorder, it's a behavior pattern.
I'm pretty sure it's a disorder. Maybe not a psychological one, but definitely a disorder. Then again I don't want to harp on this.
People don't really seek "treatment" for either condition. Both groups don't think it is necessary to change so no one is going to make a teary video about how their narcissism caused them pain and receiving treatment helped them get back to normal functioning.......So it's easier and more relatable to have a public outreach campaign about reducing the shame around treating these conditions-- while doing that with narcissism seems bizarre because of the complete lack of shame inherent in being narcissistic, right?
Humorous don't you think? But then again would a narcissist even believe that he or she has a problem to begin with? Recognizing these people and treating them is a complete different and more difficult problem from treating depression. No wonder it is swept under the rug.
But saying that depression and anxiety are "caused" by narcissists and sociopaths is a real slippery and incorrect slope-- since when depression and anxiety are clinically diagnosed medical conditions, they become biological (when they may or not have begun that way) and continue, unrelated to the behavior of the people around.
For example, some people who experience trauma will develop PTSD.
Some will not.
Some people who have experienced narcissistic abuse will become depressed.
Some will not.
Agreed. I tend to type like this from time to time. I should have used the word "probably" but I didn't want my post to be toothless. It is obvious that there is a connection between the two. Narcissism from parents for example, is definitely a thing. How strong is this connection however, is definitely up for debate.
Welcome to Steemit BTW
@snoreball Unfortunately, narcissists don't believe they have a problem-- which... well... is part of their problem. Although, fairly large support communities exist to help people who have been victims of narcissistic abuse, thank goodness.
And, thanks @snoreball for the warm welcome!