Why do I obsess over a narcissist?

One of the main reasons is that you simply can’t make sense of what has happened and your brain can’t accept that. It needs an answer, an explanation. But you will never get one from the narcissist so you attempt to come up with your own. This however creates something called cognitive dissonance.

Can you become addicted to a narcissist?

Key points. Narcissism and substance abuse have similar genetic predispositions. Those suffering at the hands of a narcissist are at risk for developing an addiction as a means of coping. Narcissists rarely get help for addictions because they do not believe they need it.

Can a narcissist make you codependent?

People who have narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) can also experience codependency, due to the attention they’re getting from their relationship. Since both conditions are rooted in an unhealthy reliance on other people, it’s common to have overlap.

Why do narcissists have multiple addictions?

The narcissist’s pervasive feelings of shame are the root cause of their multi-addictions. So, whenever they experience a narcissistic wound, the narcissist turns to one of their addictive mood-altering experiences to deliver them from pain, in this way their addiction becomes their form of self-soothing.

How does a narcissist ruin a relationship?

In time, because of their pathological behaviour, the pathological narcissist will eventually ruin the relationship that provides for these cravings. When the narcissist gets their “high” through their narcissistic supply, they feel as if they are reaching their goal of sought-after admiration.

How do narcissists get their “high?

When the narcissist gets their “high” through their narcissistic supply, they feel as if they are reaching their goal of sought-after admiration. They enter a period of inflated self-regard, where they feel wonderfully euphoric, flying high on the feeling of connection with another.

What tricks do narcissists use to keep us hooked?

The narcissist use one trick can keep us hooked for ever. It’s the powerful emotional tool known as intermittent reinforcement, and when used correctly, it guarantees to get—and keep—virtually anyone hooked on anything.