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‘Self-aware narcissist’ says the power to get back at a toxic person is in your hands
Dealing with a toxic person puts you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, and whoever has experienced it can’t help thinking about getting back at them.
Nobody involved with a narcissist or who knows about Narcissistic Personality Disorder would advise you to engage with them because they always know how to suck you back into a toxic relationship. However, a self-aware narcissist says it’s still possible to “injure their ego” by doing one thing.
Getting revenge against a narcissist can backfire
We all think of seeking revenge when wronged. It’s a natural human tendency. While some people like to get back at their cheating ex or manipulative partner by making them taste their own medicines, others find peace in letting go.
But going against a narcissist doesn’t end well. They are masters of gaslighting and blame-shifting. Anything you say or do will be used against you. This will chip away at your confidence and self-esteem little by little turning you into a shell of a person.
People with NPD are so entitled that they never realize their mistakes, let alone take accountability. So any of your attempts to get revenge is likely to backfire.
“You should not suppress these difficult emotions; however, engaging in retaliation or seeking revenge against a narcissist is unlikely to alleviate your suffering or lead to positive outcomes,” notes Simply Psychology.
‘Self-aware narcissist’ says what ‘hurts’ his ego
TikTok user The Bat Wolf claims he’s diagnosed with NPD while sharing the one thing that hurts a narcissist’s ego – to stop protecting them.
Narcissists often get away with their atrocities because their loved ones don’t call them out or “expose” their true behavior. When someone does that, it sends the toxic person into a rage fit.
Their fragile ego can’t tolerate being pointed out for their mistakes and when you do that, they try to get revenge on you with their twisted tactics.
When “you start to expose them, that’s like pulling out the nuclear football. That’s the worst scenario possible for a narcissist. They can’t stand being exposed for who they really are,” The Bat Wolf says.
When you cause the “ego injury”, they try to get back at you. Then you’ll see “how maladaptive they actually can be.” They go to great lengths to damage your reputation. They make up lies and come up with all kinds of stories.
Mental health experts suggest coming up with an exit plan for your safety if you plan to end the relationship with a narcissist after exposing them.
Always have a support system to lean on and prioritize your mental health and well-being by taking the power back from a narcissist.
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