Narc rage, for me, is like I turn into a toddler incapable of understanding why I'm not getting my way, why I'm being criticized, whatever the trigger- the main feel is "it's not fair and I'm entitled to everything being fair" and I often will make others around me miserable in an attempt to make them understand the level of pain I'm in. Only once the other person is broken or crying do I feel better. It's like a high and instantly I'm fine again. And in that moment I struggle to understand why the other person is upset, cause I'm over it why aren't you? It's illogical and abusive. I don't hate the person so much as want them to fucking walk in my shoes and will do anything to make that happen. Once that happens I'm cool with them.
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"Narcissistic rage" -- is it really a thing?
r/AskNPD • 27 • March 16, 2021
"Narcissistic rage" -- is it really a thing?
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• March 16, 2021Narc rage, for me, is like I turn into a toddler incapable of understanding why I'm not getting my way, why I'm being criticized, whatever the trigger- the main feel is "it's not fair and I'm entitled to everything being fair" and I often will make others around me miserable in an attempt to make them understand the level of pain I'm in. Only once the other person is broken or crying do I feel better. It's like a high and instantly I'm fine again. And in that moment I struggle to understand why the other person is upset, cause I'm over it why aren't you? It's illogical and abusive. I don't hate the person so much as want them to fucking walk in my shoes and will do anything to make that happen. Once that happens I'm cool with them. More on reddit.com
Narcissistic rage
r/narcissism • 34 • December 31, 2021
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• December 31, 2021Yes. Happens when an insecurity is triggered. This often has to do with a grandiose self-image thing such as appearance (that’s one of mine) or other things (wealth, status, relationships etc). People don’t tend to deliberately set you off, but even a passing comment or mild criticism can make that grandiose image (which is very fragile) start to crumble, and I think that sets off an internal panic, which tends to come out as all kinds of rage. More on reddit.com
How do you handle the narcissistic rage when living with a nfamily?
r/LifeAfterNarcissism • 32 • May 20, 2021
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• May 20, 2021Alright, thank you. Definitely not what wanted to hear but I think understand what you mean. If I were to reword your point it would read as: "you don't need to like someone in order to be respectful", like how a cashier calmly deals a difficult customer? Am I getting your message?
More on reddit.comWhat does narcissistic rage look like? Are there examples?
r/raisedbynarcissists • 16 • December 27, 2018
What does narcissistic rage look like? Are there examples?
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• December 27, 2018I don’t think it’s something you can find video examples on. N abuse happens over time and can be subtle at times too. ( like gaslighting) You’re not going to find video examples of the abuse because it’s psychological and can’t be visually seen. My mom just screams and then fake cries then she texts nasty messages saying that she will call the police on me and that there is something wrong with me ( projecting, shifting blame, and empty threats that she knows will scare me) She once screamed at me that she was going to get rid of the family dogs that I adore. So yeah she’s abusive and an N. More on reddit.com
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