Another consequence of this emotional abandonment is the loss of a sense of self. When used as another’s narcissistic supplies, a person develops in such a way as to reveal only what is expected of him and ultimately fuses with his own act or performance. He becomes a “human doing” without any real sense of his authentic self.

narcissists make them both self-focused and lacking in empathy. Filled with shame and secretly certain they are worth nothing, they protect themselves by consciously believing they are superior to others, thus requiring constant proof of that by insisting on everyone’s adoration.

behavior that seems narcissistic. The narcissist, in simple terms, has trouble

Inability to say no People-pleasing Dependency on feedback from others Paralyzing fear of being rejected Accepting mistreatment