The Covert Narcissist: Recognizing The Most Dangerous Subtle Form of Emotional Manipulation and Recovering from Abuse

Still struggling from the effects of a narcissistic or psychopathically abusive relationship?DO THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS SOUND FAMILIAR?- Feelings of helplessness and despair- A desire to self isolate- Feeling desperately misunderstood- Overwhelming feelings of loss and grief- Extreme bouts of rage- An inability to be comfortable with yourself- Strange dreams- Extreme weight loss or weight gain- Uncharacteristic jealousy/ insecurity- Feeling like you don't know the difference between right and wrong- Extreme paranoia (being turned into an obsessive detective)Covert Narcissists dangle their vulnerability in front of you as bait, just waiting for your good nurturing mothering/fathering instincts to kick in and rescue the poor little lost child they are presenting to you.But beneath the mask of a shy, vulnerable and "good person" something far more sinister lurks.And this what makes covert narcissism so damaging and the nature of the disorder is such that you are brainwashed into thinking you are dealing with a human being with a morality, perhaps even a "pillar of the community".OFT REPEATED MYTHS OF THE INTERNET ABOUT NARCISSISTS :You are Told : Narcissists are always brash, loud, assertive, flashy and Confident.The problem is : Coverts are quiet, insecure and passive.You are Told : Narcissists will never apologise for things they do.The problem is : Coverts can learn that a quick and TOTAL apology is a really slick way of getting their target to "go back to sleep" if it looks like they are waking up.You are Narcissists can be detected because they will always tell you how amazing they are and by bragging about their achievements.The problem is : Coverts are known for presenting themselves as vulnerable victims who can even use that vulnerability as a hook to bait you in!