If the narcissist feels threatened or exposed, they may go into full-blown narcissistic rage. They may lash out aggressively, trying to scare or intimidate you. This rage isn’t always physical; it can come in the form of vicious verbal attacks, threats, or intense emotional manipulation.
What to do: Don’t react emotionally. Their rage is about control, and your reaction feeds that need. If you’re being threatened, remove yourself from the situation and seek support or legal action if necessary. Staying calm and composed will frustrate their attempts to control you.
5. They Collapse or Play the Victim
Some narcissists, when met with consistent no contact, will experience what is known as a “narcissistic collapse.” This is when their facade crumbles, and they may play the victim, acting helpless or trying to evoke sympathy from you or others. They want you to see them as fragile so that you will feel responsible for their well-being and return to them.
What to do: Remember that this is just another manipulation tactic. Narcissists are experts at switching between aggression and victimhood. Maintain your boundaries and remind yourself that their emotions are not your responsibility.
6. They Find Narcissistic Supply Elsewhere
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