A narcissist gets triggered the most when you try to feel at peace and relax because they cannot stand you not being a part of their chaotic world. They will sabotage and destroy your state of mind at any cost. They will attack simple things like eating or taking a nap out of spite because they’re toxic individuals. Why? Well, they hate themselves, and they hate you because you exist. They cannot stand seeing you relax on a Sunday after working all week, running errands all Saturday, or dealing with their children.
Not only that, they even hate it when you do something on your laptop for self-growth, like taking a course. It’s these simple, everyday moments of peace that really mess with them, and we are going to talk about this in today’s episode.
1. The Nightmare of Peaceful Sleep
Number one: when you sleep peacefully. You would think that sleep is just sleep—a basic human need—but for a narcissist, watching you sleep peacefully is a nightmare. Why? Because sleep is a form of self-care; it is you disconnecting from their chaos. It is you recharging your batteries, healing, and existing without them, without needing their approval. That bothers a narcissist deeply. They cannot stand the fact that you can find comfort and safety in your mind without needing them.
Some narcissists will go as far as creating drama right before you go to bed—picking fights, bringing up issues, or making passive-aggressive comments—to trigger you so that you keep asking for more. They want to disturb your rest because if you are exhausted, you are easier to control the next day. Less energy means less resistance. If you have ever woken up feeling emotionally drained before your day even starts, it’s probably because they planted that seed the night before.
The greatest power any narcissist may have over you is causing so much confusion that you cannot see the difference between right and wrong. When you are sleep-deprived, you will always be in a mental fog, unable to think clearly. That is when narcissists gain the upper hand. Not only that, they subtly destroy your sleep without you noticing. When you are asleep, they may use heavy equipment, bang things, stomp loudly, talk excessively, or slam doors—ensuring you never get proper rest.
2. The Power of Eating in Peace
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