Narcissism Glossary

constant destabilizing and belittling

🫥 Psychological and emotional abuse names the situation where repeated insult, threat, isolation, and emotional dismissal grow fear until judging for yourself becomes difficult.

Body-and-mind reactions can follow such experiences — but the reactions alone determine no particular diagnosis.

Often seen in situations like these

Alone, you're worthless; in front of people, it was all a joke. Raise it, and the answer is that you're too sensitive.

When this happens, try this

💡 Briefly record what was said and what happened, with dates. If threats, surveillance, or money control are in the mix — or danger exists now — a safe place and someone to help come before the records.

Type law & safety · Topic Control & threats · Term Psychological and Emotional Abuse · Also known as Psychological and Emotional Abuse

Official sources & review information

Standard/jurisdiction United States · Last reviewed 2026.08.14

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