Narcissism Narcissism is a misnomer. If you become depressed at holiday time, you are not alone. In the psychology of children and adults, hidden messages rule. Little Voices Deprived of voice in childhood, some people shrink or twist themselves like a pretzel to fit others' worlds. Depression Many chronically depressed people experienced childhood voicelessness.
Many people retreat from close emotional contact, frustrating spouses and partners.
Here's another explanation based upon the need to repair the self. Hidden Messages Hidden messages from childhood secretly affect adult relationships. Here's an example. Psychotherapy Psychotherapy and Humanism Life experience has taught me that humanism plays a critical role in the healing process. Here's a case example based upon a mother's diary.