What happens when a narcissist loses his supply?

When deprived of Narcissistic Supply – both primary AND secondary – the narcissist feels annulled, hollowed out, or mentally disembowelled. This is an overpowering sense of evaporation, disintegration into molecules of terrified anguish, helplessly and inexorably.

Why do narcissists suddenly leave?

Illnesses, aging, and job losses or promotions can act as triggers for the narcissist to suddenly abandon the relationship.

How do narcissists react when they lose?

The narcissist feels threatened when they lose control; they are afraid they will be exposed for who they really are, and they are petrified of losing their narcissistic supply. They can’t bear this feeling, and to defend themselves against this gut-wrenching emotion, the narcissist will go into attack mode.

Why do Narcissists like to disappear?

Narcissists are really good at disappearing. Not all of them do, mind you, but some have it down to an art form. Many people that find sites like mine are suffering, because they find themselves in love with someone, who keeps popping in and out of their lives and they don’t understand why.

Do narcissists recycle their significant others?

In my opinion, and based upon my experience as an attorney who has represented hundreds of partners during their divorces with narcissistic spouses over the last few decades, most narcissists don’t recycle their significant others.

Why do narcissists not want to see their children?

The thing is, narcissists don’t really care for seeing their children. They use them as an excuse to visit you. That’s why they’re happy to not see them for months. Then suddenly they say they miss them like crazy. If there’s nothing to be gained, they grow tired of visiting their “precious” children.

What happens to a narcissist when they are deprived of supply?

The narcissist is poised to commit the ultimate narcissistic act: self-destruction in the service of self-aggrandisement. When deprived of Narcissistic Supply – both primary AND secondary – the narcissist feels annulled, hollowed out, or mentally disembowelled.