Divide and Conquer – a strategic way of isolating victims
The term divide and conquer refers to Julius Caesar’s strategy of breaking up his enemies into smaller groups, and then defeating them one by one
Narcissism Glossary
If you’re a survivor of narcissistic abuse, then you probably are all too well aware of the defining characteristics of narcissists and how they manipulate and traumatize the people around them. However even if you’re not a survivor, it’s important to understand what narcissism is and how it can impact people’s lives. This narcissism glossary highlights the most common terms associated with narcissists and narcissism.
With a good understanding of the terminology related to narcissistic traits, narcissist abuse and narcissistic personality disorder, you will gain a better insight into the workings of the narcissistic mind. This will enable you to identify and protect yourself from any narcissist you might be unfortunate enough to come across.
Narcissism Glossary of Terms
- Abuse by Proxy
- Acute Stress Disorder
- ACoNs
- Adjustment Disorder
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
- Antagonistic Narcissist
- Anxiety
- Boundaries
- Child affected by Parental Relationship Distress (CAPRD)
- Cluster A Personality Disorders
- Cluster B Personality Disorders
- Cluster C Personality Disorders
- Codependent or codependency
- Communal Narcissist
- Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD or C-PTSD)
- Covert Narcissist
- Dark Triad Personality Traits
- Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder
- DoNF – Daughters of Narcissistic Fathers
- DoNM – Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers
- Enabler
- Fauxpology
- Flashbacks
- Flying Monkeys
- Future Faking
- Gaslighting
- Grey Rock
- Hypervigilance
- Learned Helplessness
- Linen Cupboard Metaphor
- Love Bombing
- Overt Narcissist
- Machiavellianism
- Malignant Narcissist
- Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
- Mindfulness
- Narcissist Discard
- Narcissist Hoovering
- Narcissist Triangulation
- Narcissistic Abuse
- Narcissistic Family
- Narcissistic Family Scapegoat
- Narcissistic Family Golden Child
- Narcissistic FOG
- Narcissistic Grooming
- Narcissistic Injury
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
- Narcissistic Personality Traits
- Narcissistic Projection
- Narcissistic Rage
- Narcissistic Supply
- Narcissistic Smear Campaign
- Narcissistic Word Salad
- Negative Self-Talk
- No Contact
- Parentification
- Pathological Narcissism
- Personality Disorder
- Personality Trait Narcissism
- Psychopathy
- PTSD – Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
- Reactive attachment disorder
- Resilience
- Trauma Bond
- Trauma Trigger
- SoNF – Sons of Narcissistic Fathers
- SoNM – Sons of Narcissistic Mothers
Narcissism Glossary Blog Posts
Enmeshment in Narcissistic Families – Trapped in the Narcissist’s Toxic Web
Enmeshment can occur in any type of relationship, but it is particularly common in families with a narcissistic parent.
How to go Low Contact with a Narcissist: A strategy for when No Contact is impossible
If you’re dealing with a narcissist, or are in any kind of relationship with one, you know that going no contact is often the best solution. But what if that’s not possible? What if you have to co-parent with them, or see them at work every day?
Personality Disorders – The Dangerous Symptoms Of Cluster A, B, and C
Personality disorders are a type of mental disorder that can cause significant problems in a person’s life. There are three clusters of personality disorders: Cluster A, Cluster B, and Cluster C.
Narcissistic Grooming – How Narcissists Brainwash and Condition their Victims
Narcissistic grooming is a tactic used by narcissists to manipulate their victims into a relationship with them. Grooming is the act of shaping a certain image in the target’s mind about who the narcissist is and his or her past experiences.
Narcissistic FOG: How Narcissists use Fear, Obligation and Guilt as weapons
The narcissist often uses a technique called Narcissistic FOG, an acronym for Fear, Obligation, and Guilt, to control their victim.
