Best Methods to Stand Up To a Narcissist

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2. Disorienting and Confusing You

They’re trying to disorient you. They’re trying to confuse you. Think about rapid-fire questioning it is overwhelming. It overwhelms your brain, forces you into fight or flight, and makes it harder for you to think clearly. This keeps you off balance so they can control the narrative.

3. Forcing You Into Defensiveness

This type of rapid-fire conversation and lots of questioning forces you into a state of defensiveness. By bombarding you with questions, they push you into justifying yourself. That’s where you can make mistakes. That’s where you can say things that you don’t even mean and reveal information that you never intended to reveal. This makes you feel like you’re on trial. When you’re in defensive mode, dear one, you’re easier to manipulate that’s why it’s so valuable.

4. Trapping You in Contradictions

They’re trying to trap you in a contradiction. They may ask you the same thing over and over and over in different ways. In turn, they’ll twist your words to make it seem like you’re being inconsistent, giving them an excuse to attack your credibility. That, you must be aware of.

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