What does narcissistic rage feel like?

Narcissistic rage can be defined as intense anger, aggression, or passive-aggression when a narcissist experiences a setback or disappointment, which shatters his (or her) illusions of grandiosity, entitlement, and superiority, and triggers inner inadequacy, shame, and vulnerability.

How do you respond to a narcissistic rage?

Here are the steps you should take:

1. Don’t argue about ‘right’ and ‘wrong’
2. Instead, try to empathise with their feelings.
3. Use ‘we’ language.
4. Don’t expect an apology.
5. Ask about a topic that interests them.
6. Don’t take the bait yourself.
7. Remember to put yourself first.

How long does the narcissistic rage last?

In some sense, it lasts forever. The narcissistic rage started at the outset of the narcissism, and continues throughout life just under the surface. The young child is denied the structured love and emotional support it needs. The child complains, an expression of legitimate, healthy narcissism.

What is it like to be a narcissist?

Their rage is intense and extreme. “Narcissistic wound” is sometimes used to describe the root cause of a person’s narcissism—the experience or experiences which shamed or damaged them to the extent that, deep down, they believe they are not “good enough.”

What triggers a narcissist’s rage?

Narcissists respond to perceived threats to their fragile sense of self and something seemingly minor can trigger their narcissistic rage. The important word here is perceived.

How many stages of anger are there in narcissism?

The 7 Stages of Anger. Narcissism (or Narcissistic Personality Disorder) is a diagnosis given to individuals under the classification of personality disorders. Narcissists are extremely selfish and self-centered people who are capable only of thinking about their own issues regarding power, prestige, and personal adequacy.