Narcissists will use your emotions against you. When you feel upset about something they’ve done, instead of focusing on their behaviour, they rather focus on your negative emotions. They’ll demean you when you object to their poor treatment, and they might even attack you for your positive emotions.
This manipulation tactic will cause you to suppress your emotions over time. It allows the narcissist to escape blame and maintain control.
Shaming
Most manipulators know that they can turn the pain of shame into a weapon. That’s why they love humiliation. Frequent insults that highlight disgust, contempt, or disappointment are favourites within their arsenal, and they prefer to pull them out in front of an audience.
The goal is to produce feelings of worthlessness and inadequacy, which subdue you into submission. If you fall prey to this tactic, you may become trapped in a vicious cycle of negative thought patterns and feelings.
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