If you’ve ever been a victim of gaslighting, you’ll know how traumatic it can be. Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse and manipulation that can have a devastating effect on its victims, especially if it continues for an extended period. Gaslighting is all about using psychological and manipulative tactics to make someone question their … Read more
“You’re unreasonable, over-sensitive, forgetful, and prone to irrational thoughts and over-the-top reactions.” If any of these phrases sound familiar, you could be the victim of gaslighting. Gaslighting is a manipulative technique often employed by narcissists and psychopaths. It’s designed to make you doubt your reality and sanity and buy wholeheartedly into their version of events. … Read more
Narcissists are masters at playing mind games. They play to win and take no prisoners. They are poor losers and if they don’t win they will often react in a fit of rage and stomp away like a little child.
A narcissistic stare is so intense and penetrating that it seems to consume all the attention and energy in its path. It draws you into the Narcissist’s world, leaving you floundering in a mire of self-obsession and manipulation. Behind those penetrative eyes is an insatiable need for dominance, control, and admiration. A narcissist uses eye … Read more
Even though someone may not engage in this behavior consciously, unintentional gaslighting is real. It refers to denying, dismissing, or distorting someone’s sense of reality. It can be considered emotional or psychological abuse. Anyone can become an unintentional gaslighter- even a white lie or strong exaggeration may fall under this category. But when someone constantly gaslights- even … Read more
Narcissists can intentionally or unintentionally trick therapists, as they are used to masking their emotions and putting on a facade to impress others. They can present as a victim to gain empathy from therapists. They might also downplay or lie about how they treat others. In family or couples therapy, people often note that the … Read more
Being vulnerable around anyone can feel challenging. It’s scary to think that you might be laughed at or rejected just for showing your emotions. But what happens when a narcissist sees you cry? How do they respond or comfort you? How does it affect your relationship with the narcissist? And should you feel like it’s … Read more
It’s often said that narcissism is an incurable disorder. Many people suffering from depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia seek treatment for their mental disorders, but rarely do you hear a narcissist say “I don’t want to be a narcissist anymore”. Those who have it don’t want help and are quite defensive when diagnosed with it. … Read more
If you’ve ever been in a relationship with a narcissist and experienced some of the terrible, selfish behaviors that are their trademark, you’ve probably wondered “how do they live with themselves”. The lying, gaslighting, and emotional manipulation must eventually wear on them – no one can be that insensitive to other people’s feelings, right? To … Read more
For a Narcissist, Money is a source to achieve status and power. They need to impress other people with their “perfect” life and money is a good way to do this.