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How does a Narcissist feel when his ex is in theraphy and her self esteem and self respect is being restored?
Milan68
Simple. In two words: Frightened and Threatened. Narcissists are often originally drawn to confident people with high self-esteem. That is because they need to use them, rest in their light for a while so to speak, then they suck the life out of them when they are not always receiving the adoration they need. If you criticize just once, you pay. The attacks start, and the narcissist is then on a road to lower your self-esteem to make you dependent and frightened so you do not leave them. The thing is, they are the ones dependent on YOU! They are frightened that if you are gone they will not be able to draw their Narcissistic Supply from you .
Never, worry about the Narcissist. They survive in spite of acting like they won't (it is a ploy to manipulate and control you). They will play the victim for a while, but all the time they are just looking for another source of supply. Sadly, they will find some unsuspecting person who will be drawn into their web for a while and the cycle will repeat.
The best way to improve your self-esteem is to get awayand continue your therapy. Let your therapist help you gain the strength to leave or you will NEVER, EVER get your self-esteem and self-respect back. As long as you stay with the narcissist he will chip away at you. He will remind you of your "sins" against him which is what he will consider your therapy. He will pretend he is supportive, initially, because he is too cowardly to fight you. But underneath he is furious and very FRIGHTENED that you will figure him out and leave him, and he will not have you to insult or belittle anymore in order to boost his own ego. And, after you stop your therapy, he will get even more aggressive in his attempts to beat you down. Narcissists are always plotting to emotionally destroy those closest to them. It is their basic trait.
I would like to add this:
I could not agree more on what is said above. Your therapist is your best ally on these situations, they are trained on all aspects of the human mind, so to speak. And yes , they know exactly how the narcistic person operates. Never fear.
PS: I am psychology major taking advanced courses. ! Hope I have been of service.
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Is it necessarily true that those involved with a narcissist have low self-esteem?
No, not at all. Many people get involved with a narcissist not knowing that they are a narcissist. You can have very high self esteem when you meet these people. They are cunning charmers and it can take you quite some time to work out what they're about. In the process of it all though if you become a victim of the "N"s ways your self esteem may plummet. You may start to question who you are. It can chip away at your self esteem before you even realize it's happening.
Definition of held in high esteem?
If I hold you in high esteem, it means I greatly respect you as a person.
A genuine concern and respect for ourselves is called?
self esteem
Is self esteem the same as self respect?
No. Self respect is clearly respecting yourself, being kind to yourself, loving yourself and taking care of yourself. Self esteem is how you feel about yourself. For example: if you have low self esteem you don't really think you're pretty or attractive, you might not dress very nicely and you think you're ugly. You can have no self esteem but still have self respect by not harming yourself, etc...
Does a Narcissist have high or low self esteem?
From what I've read; and I was surprised...A narcissistpossesses LOW self esteem vs HIGH self esteem. Prior to my research, I was under the impression that this personality was "In love with itself"; thus = high self esteem. Looking in the mirror...seemingly admiring oneself! Still not sure of correct answer. Psych Nurse
Self esteem?
self respect
What words start with the letter e and mean respect?
* esteem
Is it necessarily true that those involved with a narcissist have low self-esteem?
No, not at all. Many people get involved with a narcissist not knowing that they are a narcissist. You can have very high self esteem when you meet these people. They are cunning charmers and it can take you quite some time to work out what they're about. In the process of it all though if you become a victim of the "N"s ways your self esteem may plummet. You may start to question who you are. It can chip away at your self esteem before you even realize it's happening.
What word is a synonym for admire?
respect; esteem
Definition of held in high esteem?
If I hold you in high esteem, it means I greatly respect you as a person.
What does respect meen?
It is to do with esteem or appreciation, to have a regard for anything
What is self-esteen?
Self-esteem is the level of respect you have for yourself.
A genuine concern and respect for ourselves is called?
self esteem
What - disdain is to esteem as scorn is to what?
Either of these would fit: * admiration * respect
What is the synonym for the word admire?
love, value, esteem, respect, approve
Important component of social self?
to have self esteem and self respect
A feeling of high regard or esteem for oneself is called what?
Self-respect
