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The Hidden Stress Behind Narcissistic Behavior
One of the many reasons why there is so much tension around a narcissist is because they are full of negative and unproductive stress that they suppress, and this tension reveals itself in their inappropriate acts. This is just one of the many reasons; there are many more. These are only some of the many more reasons.
As a result of the fact that they perpetrated acts of torture, exploitation, deception, and manipulation on other people, they themselves are scarred and afraid. It is impossible to fathom the level of anguish that exists in the world that narcissists live. In addition to this, they have been through the same amount of trauma as some of the individuals that they have caused damage to. The difference is that they have developed a method of coping that involves attacking other people rather than concentrating on themselves, changing their behavior, and making a genuine effort to rehabilitate in a way that is acceptable. It is possible that the reason that they are unable to engage in self-reflection is due to the fact that they are compelled to protect themselves from any negative sensations and feedback that they get about themselves. On the surface, the lack of reflection is a cause of tension that is thrown onto those who are closest to them or those who are in their immediate vicinity; maybe you are one of those people.