Narcissists erode your sense of self by molding you into copies of themselves, creating dependency.
Embrace your uniqueness, resist manipulative tactics, and prioritize self-respect to break free from narcissistic control.
Deep dives
Narcissists' Attempt to Rob You of Yourself
Narcissists aiming to control others try to mold them into copies of themselves, disregarding individuality. Through criticism, imperatives, blame shifting, and guilt induction, narcissists erode your sense of self, creating dependency. Their authoritarian attitude undermines personal growth, perpetuating a hierarchy that diminishes your autonomy and uniqueness.
Unmasking Narcissistic Manipulation Techniques
Narcissists employ manipulative tactics like endless critiques, imperative communication, blame shifting, disdain for your opinions, and guilt induction. By devaluing your worth and fostering self-doubt, they compel you to conform to their expectations, stifling your individuality and autonomy.
Empowering Yourself Against Narcissistic Abuse
To reclaim your identity, recognize narcissistic abuse patterns and prioritize self-respect and autonomy. Value your uniqueness and resist succumbing to manipulative tactics that suppress your individuality. By embracing your distinctiveness and fostering personal growth, you can break free from the control of narcissistic abusers and live authentically.
Illogical as it may be, narcissists approach their closest relationships with the goal of emptying you of yourself, filling you instead with themselves. Dr. Les Carter outlines the many tactics they use, and explains their profoundly insecure reasoning. Your task is to become aware of their aims, then leaning into your uniqueness as fully as possible.
Dr. Les Carter is a best selling author and therapist who has semi-retired to Waco, TX. In the past 40+ years he has conducted more than 65,000 counseling sessions and many workshops and seminars. He specializes in anger management and narcissistic personality disorder.