Narcissistic abuse has a cycle where people who suffer from narcissistic personality disorderNarcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) The hallmarks of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) are grandiosity, a lack of empathy for other people, and More exhibit a pattern of abusive behavior in their relationships characterized by three main stages.

Stage 1 – IdealizationIn the beginning of a romantic relationship with a narcissist, a victim may describe the initial infatuation More

Love bombingLove Bombing involves being showered with affection, gifts, and promises for the future with someone making More
Future FakingFuture Faking is promising a future that the manipulator has no intention of keeping. Instead, they More (moving too fast)
Fairy Tale Feeling

I wrote about this in my book “Wrecking Ball Relationships: How to Identify, Live With or Leave the Narcissist in Your Life.”

“Beth believed her compassion and strong sense of empathy attracted him. He had a story of woe and she bought into it – hook, line, and sinker. She wanted to help him and be his friend. He continued his mission of love bombingLove Bombing involves being showered with affection, gifts, and promises for the future with someone making More, purchasing gifts for Beth, and providing special things well beyond her budget. He made her feel like a princess. She felt his adoration. He even accompanied her to a work event where he obsessively watched her the entire time. Beth found his behavior kind of cute. Never before had a guy paid so much attention to her. Beth bought into the whole package.”

Stage 2 – DevaluationGradually, the target begins to see bright red flags that indicate a problem in this More

GaslightingGaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation in which a person covertly sows seeds of doubt in a More
TriangulationTriangulation is when a toxic or manipulative person, often a person with strong narcissistic traits, brings More
Withholding

The devaluationGradually, the target begins to see bright red flags that indicate a problem in this More stage often begins slowly with some casual insults, barbs, and criticism. Then suddenly it’s much more. They humiliate, embarrass and ridicule you in front of other people. They love to use gaslighting to make you feel like you are going crazy.

“Gaslighting is a technique of manipulation narcissists use to distort our perception of reality. They use this to control, both the situation and the other person for their own needs. The term “gaslightingGaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation in which a person covertly sows seeds of doubt in a More” originated from the film of the same name in 1944.

The constant back-and-forth, arguing with a narcissist is exhausting. Once you recognize the symptoms of gaslightingGaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation in which a person covertly sows seeds of doubt in a More, you’ll need to break the cycle and stop the madness. GaslightingGaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation in which a person covertly sows seeds of doubt in a More is common with narcissists since their issues are deeply rooted in insecurity and low self-esteem.”

Stage 3 – DiscardDiscard When the victim asks for compromise, reciprocity, empathy, integrity, honesty, and boundaries (all healthy More

Rejection & Betrayal
Blame-shifting
Emotional, mental and even physical abuse

Narcissists need to feel superior, dominant, and powerful to everyone, especially their victims. Discarding you makes them feel this way. They also need you to know that you aren’t good enough for them and by discarding you it validates their sense of feeling better than everyone else.

How to break the Narcissistic AbuseNarcissistic Abuse is a form of emotional abuse projected by a narcissist on to another individual, Although narcissistic abuse More Cycle

1. Set boundariesBoundaries are an imaginary line that separates me from you. They separate your physical space, your More

2. Surround yourself with friends and family who support you

3. Practice self-care

4. Seek professional help – narcissistic abuseNarcissistic Abuse is a form of emotional abuse projected by a narcissist on to another individual, Although narcissistic abuse More recovery coach or therapist familiar with narcissistic personality disorderNarcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) The hallmarks of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) are grandiosity, a lack of empathy for other people, and More.

5. Go no-contact with the narcissist.

If you’ve suffered this type of relationship, it helps enormously to talk to someone. When you’re in a toxic relationship, you need to talk to someone about your emotions and your trauma. I’m a survivor of narcissistic abuseNarcissistic Abuse is a form of emotional abuse projected by a narcissist on to another individual, Although narcissistic abuse More and now I coach people on their healing journey. I give people clarity, validation & comfort.

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