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‘Diagnosed narcissist’ reveals 4 ways he makes others question their reality
Narcissists are notorious for lying and gaslighting others to get their way. They are so good at what they do that most targets are left confused and distorted, questioning their sense of reality.
Although people with Narcissistic Personality Disorder truly believe they can convince almost anyone to buy their lies, becoming aware of the textbook methods they use helps you beat them at their own game.
5 lies narcissists use to gaslight you
Gaslighting is one of the most cruel and abusive tactics of a narcissist not just to create self-doubt in others, but also to stop themselves from being held accountable for their unacceptable behavior.
Diagnosed narcissist The Bat Wolf actively discusses different aspects of the mental health condition he has on social media, including how he makes his targets believe they are at fault, only to get away with any situation.
It’s worth noting that people with NPD carefully choose their “supplies”. The psychological games they play are particularly strong and calculated when they find some value in you. Watch out for the five common lies they try to sell as truth.
1. They say you’re selfish
In a healthy relationship, partners work towards fulfilling each other’s desires. But with a narcissist who is highly entitled, you can only care so much about yourself.
If you do something that benefits you, they are quick to brand you “selfish”, while manipulating you into putting them before yourself.
2. They make you believe you’re needy
A narcissistic relationship is devoid of love and affection. If your toxic partner is suddenly affectionate like they were at the beginning of the relationship, it isn’t love but love bombing – another abusive tactic to keep you hooked to them.
So, when you become a shell of a person and wish to be treated like you were at the beginning of the relationship, they call you “needy” and expect you to settle for the bare minimum.
3. They blame your reactions, but not their actions
They are masters in blame-shifting. Hell will break loose when fingers are pointed at them. Narcissistic abuse victims experience so much pain and frustration that they are prompted to react unreasonably, which is what feeds the abuser’s ego more.
And, they will conveniently blame you for being “crazy” and “insecure” without acknowledging their actions that sent you to the edge, as The Bat Wolf explains in his TikTok video.
4. They make you believe they are ‘the best’ you can have
A narcissist achieves this in more than one way. They shower you with so much love and affection whenever you pull away that it makes you think they are the “best partner” while forgetting the mistreatment you’re subjected to.
Not only does a narcissist think that he or she is better than all owing to the entitlement, but they are vocal about the same. For someone who has suffered the wrath of the narcissist, which has chipped away at their confidence and sense of self, being reminded that they “can’t do better” takes a further hit at their confidence.
As well as convincing you that all your exes were worse, a narcissist will “try to convince you that they bring all these valuable things into your life,” while in reality, they do the opposite.
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