01/03/2026
How do narcissists brainwash you?
Narcs have 3 main ways of messing with your life and brainwashing you if you let them, of course.
1. Ignoring your feelings – every time you say how you feel to a narcissist, they act indifferent, or sometimes even make it clear that they don't care.
→ Result: In the end, you may begin to feel like your feelings do not matter and even begin to question your own value over time.
2. Undermining your thoughts- Every time you express an idea or a thought, the narcissist squirms you into doubting yourself with phrases like "Are you sure about that?" "That's a wild idea," or "I think you'd be happier doing this instead" (and typically wants you to do their thing instead).
→ Result: This will make you question your opinions and depend on the narcissist for advice- stripping you of your independence.
3. Bullying your actions – If ignoring how you feel and undermining your thoughts does not work, a narcissist will attack you with aggression. They may threaten you. Yell. Criticize you for the most trivial things. Or even humiliate you in front of other people – all to get you to do what they want.
