Narcissism is a word that is often overused. It is a spectrum and we all have traits.
However, when someone has a significant number of traits, this can spell danger for the people around them.
Whether or not the person perpetrating the abuse is a diagnosed narcissist, their behaviour can cause real damage to others, and will often mean that the target will be diagnosed with Complex PTSD
- Lies
- Gaslighting
- Berating
- Undermining
- Demeaning
- Condemning
- Withholding affection
- Silent treatment
- Withholding/demanding more sex
How Often Do You Hear:
Stop imagining things
You have issues
Don’t be so sensitive
You make stuff up in your head
You were there with us
You’re imagining things
I didn’t do that
I was just joking