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What is the narcissistic technique of 'hoovering'?

1 in 20 people have narcissistic personality disorder, but the number of people with narcissistic traits is likely much, much higher. Last time top psychiatrist Dr Tharaka was in the studio, he told us some of the ways we can spot and stop this kind of toxic behaviour in the people we know- his advice has been viewed more than 2 million times on social media. Now, he's back with advice on how to stop being sucked back in with a technique known as 'hoovering'. He's got 5 simple signs you know a 'hoover' and why asking them one simple question could help you escape for good.

To watch this with subtitles, go to Â鶹Éç iPlayer and search for Morning Live from 04/07/24.

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6 months left to watch

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8 minutes