🌪️ **How It Destroys Your Self-Confidence** 🌪️

Narcissists often use subtle techniques to undermine your self-worth. Here are some common tactics:

1. **Gaslighting**: They make you doubt your perceptions and feelings, creating confusion and insecurity. 🔄❓

2. **Criticism and Blame**: Regularly placing blame on you for their problems can erode your self-esteem. You start to feel responsible for their emotions. 😞⚖️

3. **Love Bombing**: Initially overwhelming you with affection makes you crave their approval, leading you to accept harmful behaviors later. 💖🛑

4. **Triangulation**: Introducing others into conflicts to create jealousy and insecurity, making you feel less valuable. 🔺😔

5. **Silent Treatment**: Withdrawing affection as a form of punishment can leave you feeling rejected and unworthy. 🚫❤️

It's crucial to recognize these patterns! Understanding these tactics is the first step to reclaiming your self-worth. You are valuable! 🌈✨ #NarcissisticAbuse #SelfWorth #MentalHealth