"How mad can I make you?" The Toxic Games Covert Narcissists Play

Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse

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Do you find yourself exasperated or angry at your partner, but you aren’t sure why? Do they put you into no-win binds?
Covert narcissists love to play subtle, often hidden mind games. They are masterful at twisting the truth, hiding exploitative agendas, and playing the victim, enraging their partners and families while keeping them in the dark.
In this episode, Lisa Sonni joins to discuss the common mind games covert narcissists use. This week's self-help tip is how to use your emotional reaction and personal history to identify toxicity.
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Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D., a mental health specialist and author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships, deconstructing narcissism, and understanding various other mental health-related issues. Her memoir, Love You More: The Harrowing Tale of Lies, Sex Addiction, & Double Cross, gives an uncensored glimpse into the dynamics of narcissistic abuse.

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2. (Cont.) "How mad can I make you?" The Toxic Games Covert Narcissists Play (00:13:25)