Fix CPTSD Podcast | Psychology and Philosophy in Narcissistic Times with Richard Grannon How Covert Narcissists Use Word Salad as a Tactic
Jun 8, 2020
Delve into the perplexing world of covert and overt narcissism. Discover how covert narcissists use 'word salad' to confuse conversations and evade accountability. Understand the striking differences in behaviors and manipulation tactics. Learn why covert narcissism can be even more damaging than its overt counterpart. The discussion unveils the emotional struggles faced by these individuals and the chaos they inflict on relationships.
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Two Narcissistic Superstates
- Covert and overt narcissism are emotional superstates rather than fixed types.
- Overt shows confident entitlement while covert uses sneaky strategies to obtain supply.
Dominate vs. Plead: Two Strategies
- The overt strategy is direct domination while the covert strategy pleads victimhood to get what it wants.
- Covert narcissists lie and manipulate more because reality doesn't validate their grandiosity.
Drowning Kittens Example
- Richard Grannon gives a vivid exaggerated example about drowning kittens to show moral inversion.
- He explains covert narcissists will accuse others of worse acts to deflect shame from themselves.
