Believe it or not, a narcissist doesn’t come into power on their own.
Here’s how to fend off their flying monkeys and henchmen.
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Well, as it happens, flying monkeys tend to surroundnarcissistsas well.
Narcissistic flying monkeys are little henchmen of narcissists, those support their warped reality and self-centered behavior.
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licensed clinical psychologist and author ofShould I Stay Or Should I Go?
- licensed clinical psychologist and author ofShould I Stay Or Should I Go?
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To wit, recognize that flying monkeys are just really aggressive enablers, she says.
The proxy gaslighter in essence is doubling down on the original gaslighters manipulation and substantiating them as a person.
Meanwhile, gaslighting by group is when multiple people doubt your reality and support the narcissist.
It can be even more potent because its harder to push back on the opinions of many.
If youre feeling like the flying monkeys are on the attack, dont worry.
How to fend off narcissistic flying monkeys
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Or affirming that when your stomach is grumbling, youre hungry.
Consider therapy
Especially if you have long history of dealing with a narcissist and their cohorts.
licensed clinical psychologist and author ofShould I Stay Or Should I Go?
A good therapist wont deny your reality and will bear witness to it, says Dr. Durvasula.
Sometimes having that safe space makes a huge difference and allows you to practice trusting yourself.
Eventually, though, you really need to set up that hard boundary.
Once someone gaslights you, recognize it and be on watch, says Dr. Durvasula.
Doesnt mean you just have to drop them, but you do need to become more cautious with them.
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