If you’ve ever dealt with a narcissist—whether it’s a partner, family member, boss, or friend—you know how exhausting and emotionally draining it can be. They manipulate, they gaslight, they lie outright, and they make you feel like you’re the crazy one when, in reality, they’re the ones terrified of losing control.
But here’s the truth that most people don’t realize: narcissistic people aren’t as strong as they seem. In fact, they are deeply insecure and often very fragile, which is why they work so hard to control you.
Now, let’s talk about what actually makes a narcissist panic and why they thrive on control. They need to feel superior, and they do this by controlling how others see them, how they see themselves, and by disempowering you in any way they can. The moment they feel that control slipping, panic begins to set in. They’ll also panic when the mask they hide behind starts to slip. The difference between the false persona they project and the reality of who they are becomes obvious.
Narcissists are not just afraid of losing control over you; they are terrified of being exposed, abandoned, or, worse, made to feel insignificant. Their worst nightmare is realizing that they don’t have the power or control they thought they did.
Common triggers that send a narcissist into a panic include:
- Losing control over their source of supply, specifically you and any other emotional puppet in their entourage.
- Being ignored (the gray rock method).
- Exposure when their lies and manipulation are revealed.
- Being replaced or discarded before they’re ready.
- Losing admiration, power, or public validation and approval.
So, knowing this, how do you use this information to reclaim your power? Keep watching, because I’m about to give you the exact strategies that will make a narcissist panic, and more importantly, help you break free from their manipulation and control permanently.
If you truly want to make a narcissist panic, you have to understand what makes them tick and what weakens their grip on you. Here are the seven most effective strategies, starting with number one:
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