Narcissistic supply often refers to the attention, admiration, and validation that a narcissist receives from others, but it also includes the control, manipulation, and abuse they are able to administer. All of these maintain their inflated sense of self-worth. I usually divide narcissistic supply into two categories: Negative Narcissistic Supply and Positive Narcissistic Supply. It is a fact that not everyone provides the same amount or type of narcissistic supply for a narcissist.
Although narcissists enjoy receiving low-level supply from multiple sources, nothing beats having a primary supply. A primary supply is someone who can provide a constant and substantial amount of narcissistic supply in all its forms. This means that the primary supply is often readily available, emotionally dependent, and may even idolize or idealize the narcissist, making them easy to manipulate and control. The primary supply can be a romantic partner, a family member, or even a close friend. Having a primary source of supply is any narcissist’s dream.
When a narcissist loses someone who was a major source of narcissistic supply, their emotional response is often intense. Today, I want to discuss the emotions and reactions of a narcissist when they lose such a key source of supply. Having a primary supply is a power trip for the narcissist. Once they get a taste of it, they become hooked. Although they may still slander, manipulate, and abuse this person, if that individual ever breaks free from the narcissist’s control and leaves, it devastates the narcissist.
Continue reading on the next page
Sharing is caring!
