The Secret Language Of Narcissists, Sociopaths And Psychopaths: How Abusers Manipulate Their Victims. Society assumes that everyone has a conscience and the ability to empathize.
In fact, 1 in 25 people in the United States are estimated to be sociopaths, according to Harvard psychologist Martha Stout. Narcissists (those who meet the criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder) and their like-minded cousins, sociopaths and psychopaths, speak in the language of crazymaking, of projection, of word salad, of gaslighting and of pathological envy. While I will be focusing on narcissistic abusers in this post, keep in mind that all three are unable to empathize with others and frequently exploit others for their own agenda.
If you encounter someone with narcissistic traits, they could very well fall towards the extreme end of the psychopathy spectrum and be a sociopath or psychopath. These pathological individuals walk among us every day in their false masks, often unseen and unnoticed because of how eerily normal they are. 9 techniques de manipulation psychologique utilisées par les individus Pervers Narcissiques pour contrôler votre vie... Et comment les reconnaître, les combattre et les dénoncer. Ils représentent 2 à 3% de la population...
Mais ils sont pourtant effroyablement dangereux, et vous en connaissez peut-être sans même le savoir ! Les individus toxiques, tels que les pervers narcissiques, les psychopathes, et plus généralement les personnes ayant des traits antisociaux et une tendance manipulatrice, peuvent faire subir aux autres les pires sévices psychologiques, que ce soit dans le cadre d’une relation amicale, amoureuse ou professionnelle. C’est un sujet très important, dont il est crucial de parler : de nombreuses personnes sont victimes de tels individus, sans même le savoir, pour la simple et bonne raison que leur stratégie de manipulation consiste précisément à faire croire que le problème vient de la victime et qu’il n’y a pas d’abus psychologique ! Un cercle vicieux, vous l’aurez compris, dont il est très difficile de sortir. En fait, les individus dits “toxiques” utilisent une foule de stratagèmes psychologiques pour asseoir leur contrôle sur les autres. 1. 2.
The Effects of Gaslighting on Victims of Narcissistic Abuse. What is “Gaslighting”?
Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse used by narcissists in order to instill in their victim’s an extreme sense of anxiety and confusion to the point where they no longer trust their own memory, perception or judgment. The techniques used in “Gaslighting” by the narcissist are similar to those used in brainwashing, interrogation, and torture that have been used in psychological warfare by intelligence operative, law enforcement and other forces for decades.
The intention is to, in a systematic way, target the victim’s mental equilibrium, self confidence, and self esteem so that they are no longer able to function in an independent way. Gaslighting involves the abuser to frequently and systematically withhold factual information from the victim, and replacing it with false information. Where does the term “Gaslighting” come from? The term “Gaslighting” comes from the 1944 Hollywood classic movie called Gaslight. What is the purpose of “gaslightings”? Defense: 10 Things I've Learned About Gaslighting As An Abuse Tactic. 20 Diversion Tactics Highly Manipulative Narcissists, Sociopaths and Psychopaths Use to Silence You. Toxic people such as malignant narcissists, psychopaths and those with antisocial traits engage in maladaptive behaviors in relationships that ultimately exploit, demean and hurt their intimate partners, family members and friends.
They use a plethora of diversionary tactics that distort the reality of their victims and deflect responsibility. Although those who are not narcissistic can employ these tactics as well, abusive narcissists use these to an excessive extent in an effort to escape accountability for their actions. Here are the 20 diversionary tactics toxic people use to silence and degrade you. 1. Gaslighting. Gaslighting is a manipulative tactic that can be described in different variations of three words: “That didn’t happen,” “You imagined it,” and “Are you crazy?” When a narcissist, sociopath or psychopath gaslights you, you may be prone to gaslighting yourself as a way to reconcile the cognitive dissonance that might arise. 2.
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