u/No_Currency_2649

What can seal a diagnosis for covert narcissism? How can someone know their symptoms are not part of a different issue?

I've just started reading "Effective interviewing and interrogation techniques" by Nathan J. Gordon & William L. Fleisher.

In Chapter 2, the following statement is made: "Perception is influenced by internal factors such as age, weight, health, cultural background, acuity of the senses, and preoccupations."

It strikes me as odd, but how can a witness's weight affect their perception? Is it perhaps related to underlying health conditions that may cause visual disturbances/impairments? Or is it referring to mental disorders that disrupt cognition/emotional regulation that are linked to obesity/underweight?

EDIT: I just took into account physical limitations caused by weight, such as slower reaction time and fatigue-induced breathlessness... Although that's just my interpretation, so I would appreciate experts' opinions.

P.S.- I don't have access to the rest of the document, which I assume provides further analysis for this claim. (I'm broke, lol)

The majority of my books are unfortunately quite massive and heavy... ( It's not by choice, I just happen to prefer non-fiction )

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I would also appreciate suggestions on how to make reading cosier or the atmosphere more appropriate.

What steps can I take to learn to forgive someone who hasn't seeked forgiveness in the first place?

How can I find peace?