What happens when a narcissist gets exposed?

When a narcissist’s position has been exposed as false, arbitrary, or untenable, he will suddenly become evasive, articulate half-truths, lie, flat-out contradict themselves and freely rewrite history (making things up as they go along). This is why at such times they don’t seem like adults so much as 6-year-olds.

Does a covert narcissist know what they are doing?

Whether or not narcissists know what they’re doing is a common question. The answer is “yes” and “not really.” Narcissists are always seeking attention and validation called “narcissistic supply” to prop up their low self-worth. All their interactions are about getting supply in the moment or down the line.

Does covid-19 make it harder to obtain narcissistic supply?

As we are about to examine, this situation with COVID-19 makes the obtaining of narcissistic supply extremely difficult. Being unable to be out in the world garnishing narcissistic supply is a narcissist’s worst nightmare. In lockdown, not only is narcissistic supply harder to come by, it also means that the narcissist is being “told what to do”.

Are You in a covert relationship with a narcissist?

You may currently be in a personal relationship with a covert narcissist, whether it be a family member, a coworker, or your significant other. It may be helpful to note that although we cannot control with the narcissist does, we can take control of how we are behaving and interacting with them.

What happens to narcissists in lockdown?

Being unable to be out in the world garnishing narcissistic supply is a narcissist’s worst nightmare. In lockdown, not only is narcissistic supply harder to come by, it also means that the narcissist is being “told what to do”. Narcissists hate being pinned down.

Do narcissists believe they are above the law?

Narcissists believe that they are a law unto themselves, above reproach, and not answerable to anybody. To go along with the requirements for the rest of the world means that they would become just like everybody else. This is unthinkable for a narcissist.