What is Narcissistic Abuse?

Narcissistic abuse is any emotional, mental, verbal, physical, financial, sexual, legal, abuse by someone considered to be a "Narcissist". A Narcissist, as defined by Dictionary.com  is,

1. a person who is overly self-involved, and often vain and selfish.
2. Psychoanalysis . a person who suffers from narcissism, deriving erotic gratification from admiration of his or her own physical or mental attributes. 

In short, it is a dangerous person with a grandiose sense of self. With the use of reckless behavior, the narcissist will sabotage their victim through triangulation, isolation, scape goating, and so forth. They lack empathy and need admiration at all times since they believe they need special treatment. 

Some narcissists suffer from NPD - Narcissistic Personality Disorder. A more extreme form of Narcissism that is so destructive, it is ultimately diagnosed. This personality is often compared to Machiavellianism and Psychopathy.

Anyone can be a victim of this abuse. Many times it is often a child, family member, friend, significant other, coworker or someone close to the Narcissist as the closer they become, the more they learn how to manipulation this person. Specific personality types can naturally deflect this toxic behavior. To learn how to deflect see Deflect Your Narcissist