Narcissism Glossary
'Narcissistic abuse' is not a diagnosis
📖 A popular term used informally and online to describe the self-centered control behaviors that repeat in intimate relationships — gaslighting, coercive control, devaluation.
Neither a type of abuse unique to narcissism, nor a formal diagnostic or legal term.
Neither a type of abuse unique to narcissism, nor a formal diagnostic or legal term.
Often seen in situations like these
People often reach this term searching for relationships marked by ongoing gaslighting, control, and shifted blame.
When this happens, try this
💡 Before their diagnosis, verify the words and behavior you actually experienced — and any safety issues — first.