If someone is in or has been in a relationship with someone who is a narcissist, they may be experiencing something called Narcissistic Victim Syndrome as a result of domestic violence in their relationship. Narcissists often look charming on the outside but commonly cause great pain and trauma for their partner.

What happens to the victim of a narcissist?

Often, victims of narcissistic abuse spend time thinking about and hearing their abusers voice in their heads, reminding them of all the insults. This lowers their self-esteem and sometimes results in self-sabotage. If you dont get help soon, the abuser would even lead you to commit suicide.

How do narcissistic victims feel?

The body internalizes and reacts to stress and trauma in many ways. Narcissistic abuse is a form of trauma. You may experience body aches, headaches, and digestive problems from feeling on edge. In addition to stress on the body, the brain is affected too.

What type of narcissist plays the victim?

This is part of the complexity of narcissistic personality disorder. The tendency to have low introspection combined with an exaggerated sense of superiority may leave them unable to see the situation in a way that doesnt fit their worldview. As a result, they may “play the victim” in some scenarios.