🔍 Understanding the Manipulation of a Narcissist 🌀

A narcissist often employs subtle tactics to program you into a cycle of self-sabotage. Here’s how:

1️⃣ **Gaslighting:** They distort reality, making you doubt your own perceptions and memories. This leads you to second-guess your decisions and self-worth.

2️⃣ **Emotional Roller Coaster:** By alternating between praise and criticism, they keep you unstable. You may feel the need to constantly seek their approval, fearing their disapproval.

3️⃣ **Isolation:** They may alienate you from friends and family, making you dependent on them for validation and support, often leaving you feeling alone and lost.

4️⃣ **Reinforcement:** They celebrate your successes while downplaying your struggles, conditioning you to seek their validation even more.

🛡️ Recognizing these patterns is the first step to breaking free. You are not alone, and healing is possible. 💖 #Narcissism #SelfAwareness #HealingJourney