7 Toxic Tactics Narcissists Use To Bring Worst Out In You

[Understandingnarcissism]

Narcissists employ various toxic tactics to exert control and manipulate those around them, often bringing out the worst in their victims.

Constant Criticism: Narcissists consistently criticise others, attacking their self-esteem and fostering feelings of inadequacy.

Gaslighting: This manipulative tactic involves distorting facts, denying events, or outright lying to make victims question their own reality, thereby undermining their confidence and sanity.

Manipulation: Narcissists use charm, guilt-tripping, or playing the victim to manipulate others' emotions and behaviours for personal gain.

Projection: They project their own flaws onto others, accusing them of behaviours they themselves exhibit. This tactic deflects attention away from their shortcomings and places blame on the victim.

Lack of Empathy: Narcissists demonstrate a profound inability to empathise with others' feelings or perspectives, viewing people solely as tools for their own needs.

Exploitative Behavior: They exploit others for their own benefit, whether it’s financial gain, emotional support, or social status, without regard for the well-being of others.

Triangulation: Narcissists create conflict or competition between individuals to assert control and fuel their own ego. By manipulating relationships in this way, they maintain power and sow discord among others.

Recognising these tactics is crucial for protecting oneself from manipulation and emotional abuse. Seeking support and setting boundaries are essential steps toward breaking free from the toxic grip of narcissistic relationships.

[stellablue]

And then they ask; "what's wrong with you?" "You've changed"!

[MKhan-uvkt]

Wow! Perfectly sums up the consequences of narcissistic abuse on the victims! Keep up your brilliant and much needed insights! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[a.williams]

Absolutely true! They use all these to secure their supply and protect their false self but at the end they are defined and exposed by their own actions. Thank you, Elizabeth 💜

[janetdeloach]

It is Never thier Fault, Always your Fault no matter what they Do or Say ..😮😮😮😮😮

[GloriaGonzalez-zzwp]

Thank you Elizabeth Shaw I appreciate this is messing with all this is so true and I validate you and let me say this I'm running for the hills with people like this moving on and moving forward and God graces AMEN 💝🙏🙏💝💝🙏

[EagleOxford]

The jealousy was terrible. Them calling me out on it, when they had caused it was even worse.

[trcbdnb]

I have faced all 7 tactics. It's very frustrating. Thanks Elizabeth.

[lovehonesty]

Wow is this the truth of my lived experience

[Mike-fddq]

I don't want to damage my empath way, I better not let the narc get to me.

[tlewis]

The constant game playing with peeps and all the lies. So tired of it 😮‍💨

[dyiqfyn]

You have to become unbothered. These are very true. If you have not reached a certain point in you're healing yet, or have not evolved to the point of being Unbothered.

[nicolehayes]

Omg 😳 All true! Every single one. It’s all created by them tho which is mind blowing when they get mad at you…that’s why I don’t say a peep to my narc mother except for what’s needed until I can leave and go NO CONTACT!

[encorelashextensions]

Just getting clarity on all if these things! Woooow!!

[kevinhudson]

Only 7 Ms Shaw! Your funny ! Making things simple is your asset! 80% of utube is men. Men use reason and logic. But eventually we get enough. I’ve dealt with men narcs and dated lived with women narcs. I know we can’t go back. Listen what your doing is the most help or understanding available. Some of these utubers are screechy. Their voices make me cringe. Your voice even strong British is better than I’ve listen to. I don’t listen to anyone else now. It’s better to just have 1 voice to be able to listen to every detail. 😊😊😊😊😊

[orangecheetoisababy]

I FEEL STUPID, AND I AM AN INTELLIGENT WOMAN.

I used to feel really REALLY confused before awareness that my spouse is a narc. Nothing was ever what a normal person would typically expect from someone they've been misled into thinking is also a normal person. 😮

[rosewiding]

Its always the other person. Take responsibity for your life. Stop blaming and making excuses

[wzbzfns]

I dont like it but I still have resentment and anger.
Thought I had gotten past it
Or through it.

[wolfiemom]

Help! How can you break this cycle for yourself and still come out standing. Oh yeah and what will not get tou put in a jail cell