5 Tactics Narcissists Use When They Can't Manipulate You
Episode Overview
Narcissists use reverse validation to build you up only to bring you down. They engage in silent sabotage to undermine your credibility behind closed doors. They provoke emotional reactions to make you appear unstable. They play the invisible game, making you feel irrelevant. They mimic your strengths to diminish your impact.
They will say things like, 'You're the only one who truly understands things on my level,' or 'I admire how sharp you are.'
Ever wondered what a narcissist does when they can't manipulate someone? This episode of 'Heal from within after Narcissistic Abuse with Danish' breaks it down for you. Danish, a certified clinical trauma specialist, dives into the five calculated tactics narcissists use to maintain control over those they can't manipulate. From reverse validation to silent sabotage, each method is designed to undermine and destabilise their target subtly.
Danish explains how narcissists shower you with praise to keep you close, only to betray you later. He also discusses how they might quietly erode your credibility or provoke you into an emotional outburst to make you look unstable. The episode also covers the 'invisible game', where a narcissist pretends you don't exist to make you feel irrelevant, and how they mimic your strengths to diminish your impact.
Danish shares his insights with a blend of empathy and humour, making complex psychological tactics easy to understand. If you've ever felt like someone was trying to undermine you in subtle ways, this episode will help you recognise those tactics and arm yourself against them. It's a must-listen for anyone dealing with narcissistic abuse or wanting to understand the mind games narcissists play. So, why not give it a listen and learn how to stand strong against manipulation?