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Updated 2 years ago,May 14, 2023

1.Selfie-taking on its own.

Being bullied or abused by a narcissistic partner can contribute tobody dysmorphia.

2.Standing up to abuse or defending yourself against abuse.

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Society is prone to mischaracterizing the reactions of victims to oppression and abuse and labeling thesereactionsabuse.

Distrusting untrustworthy people and asking for proof.

5.Legitimate anger in response to being violated.

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Its true thatnarcissistic rageis a key component of what makes a relationship with a narcissist so destructive.

Narcissists also deliberately weaponize their rage against others to control, intimidate, and overpower others.

However,anger on its ownfrom someone who isnota narcissist is simply a signal.

Anger can also help you detach from toxic relationships andbreak the trauma bond.

Identifying what narcissism is and what isnt is key to better understanding our relationships, ourselves, and others.

You may want to process your traumas with a validating mental health professional as you begin the journey ofhealing.