Inner Toxic Relief Podcast Patricia Edwards

Narcissism develops following childhood experiences in which the narcissist buried what they consider to be a defective true self and replaced it with a false self. They infused this false self with grandiose ideas, and they use manipulation and control to get others to support the distorted image they present to the world. This is what lies at the heart of why narcissists fear intimacy. There are several feelings that intimacy invokes in the narcissist, all of which make them very nervous about getting too close to anyone. Here are 8 of the most common underlying reasons why narcissists will do almost anything to avoid intimacy.

Narcissists lie easily and frequently. They learn early in life that lying is an effective manipulation tool, and they have no compunctions about using it. They lie to get you to do what they want, but they also lie because it gives them a feeling of power. They realize they can control you and the situations in their life with lies, and they don’t seem concerned about what will happen if you find out they lied. But how can you tell when they’re lying?
It can be as difficult to tell if a narcissist is lying as it is with anyone else, but there are some common signs to look for that indicate they are likely lying. Here are 11 red flags to be aware of.

If you have to continue to live with a narcissist in your life, you’ll find that it’s a constant battle for power. Narcissists love to feel as though they are all-powerful and in control of everything around them. If they do have power, they are usually abusive to anyone who is under their control. Dealing with a narcissist is difficult for many reasons, but their propensity to abuse power is probably one of the most problematic issues you’ll face.
Let’s explore in this episode how you can take away their power over your life.

When you’re in an argument with a narcissist, it can be a little like navigating through a labyrinth as they change directions and say sometimes outrageous things to misdirect and distract you. They will use various manipulation techniques as well to discourage you from pursuing a subject they don’t want to discuss. They also will say things just to get a rise out of you or trigger you into reacting emotionally. It’s all designed to make them feel powerful.
Narcissists will say the most frustrating things to make you lose control so they can gain the upper hand in an argument. Today we are discussing 9 of the most infuriating things a narcissist will say in an argument.

When you’re in a relationship with a narcissist, there’s no question that it changes you. The kind of emotional abuse they put you through has several long-lasting effects no matter what happens to the relationship. The narcissist will lie to you, gaslight you, and use other manipulative techniques that can have a detrimental effect on both your physical and mental health. To truly understand how the narcissist can cause such dramatic changes in your life, you need to watch this video until the end. So, let’s dive in deeper.

Narcissism is an extremely destructive personality disorder that can literally ruin your life. If you’re in a relationship of any kind with a narcissist, they will take advantage of you by using manipulation to control you. They can leave you with low self-esteem, take all your money, and even have you doubting your own sanity. It’s critical to know how to respond to their abusive manipulation tactics so they won’t ruin your life, but how?
Listen to this episode to discover several techniques to stop the narcissist from ruining your life.