The Narcissistic Vortex From a scientific perspective, a vortex is a mass of swirling matter. Whether it’s composed of air, water, fire, or energy, a vortex’s motion creates suction and draws objects into its empty center. According to that principle, the narcissist’s inner chaos and insatiable need for narcissistic supply creates a magnetic energy vortex […]
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Cutting ties with our abuser and refusing any contact with them is referred to as “going No Contact.” This is a non-negotiable step that most of us must take to heal from narcissistic abuse and find peace. Refusing to have contact with our abuser but not cutting ties is called “No Response.” Allowing them to
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Narcissists are master manipulators who have a whole arsenal of abuse tactics that they use to obtain narcissistic supply (energy, affection, attention), maintain power and superiority over others, and increase their self-esteem. The following are six narcissistic abuse tactics and what they often sound like. Stonewalling The narcissist shuts down and refuses to communicate with
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Discard is the 3rd and final phase of the Narcissistic Abuse Cycle. First came the narcissist’s overwhelming “love” in Phase 1, the Idealization or Love Bombing Phase. Next, the narcissist began their destructive, mind-bending transformation in Phase 2, the Devaluation Phase. In the Discard Phase, the narcissist ends the relationship either by leaving us, kicking
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Devaluation is Phase 2 of the Narcissistic Abuse Cycle. In Phase 1, we experienced Love Bombing, also known as Idealization. This allowed our abuser to easily slip into our lives and begin their manipulation and control of us. They showered us with their “love” and opened us up wide in preparation for their devaluation of
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Love Bombing, also known as Idealization, is Phase 1 of the Narcissistic Abuse Cycle. It is the initial stage of an insidious, destructive pattern of control and manipulation that the narcissist perpetrates. It’s designed to ensnare victims and guarantee the narcissist a solid, dependable source of narcissistic supply. Narcissists are masters of seduction. In the
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What is narcissistic supply? Narcissistic Supply is the living energy that the narcissist extracts from others, which is used to regulate their fragile self-esteem and to fuel them. Narcissists are endlessly addicted to seeking narcissistic supply and the people around them function as objects to provide it. This explains why victims of narcissistic abuse are
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Narcissistic abuse is a destructive form of control and manipulation. One step to avoiding it, or healing from it, is to better understand the narcissism. This blog offers some perspectives to consider.
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The pattern is set… The story starts with my father, who was the first narcissist in my life. After beginning to pick up the shattered pieces of myself that were left in his wake and pulling away from him in early adulthood, I continually gravitated toward yet another narcissist to direct my life and to
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