Spotting the Gaslighting Tactics of a Narcissist

They will gaslight you once they realize you have discovered their tricks. Instead of taking responsibility for their abusive actions, they will resort to manipulating you and using falsehoods to make you believe you’re wrong or insane. If you question them about their harmful conduct, they will likely attempt to shift the blame to a past relationship or bring up a tragic incident from their childhood — basically, they will try to play the victim. Even if you have proof of the narcissist engaging in really improper behavior, they will still find a way to avoid responsibility and shift the blame onto you after you’ve caught on to them. Some may even accuse you of being narcissistic if you cross their path. After you discover out who the narcissist is, they will feel no shame. Some people, upon realizing you’re on to them, may decide you’re no longer worthwhile, and they’ll dump you before you can ever blink. Some people would do everything, including leveling, to make you feel inferior. In order to normalize their abuse and make you feel like you have nowhere to turn, they will first target your weaknesses, vulnerabilities, and integrity. This is when things may become ugly, but they don’t have to since you’ll have all the power once you identify them. Realizing you’re dealing with someone who suffers from narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a positive development since it allows you to separate from them, which is helpful for your emotional and mental well-being.