True Power Uplifts; Narcissists Abuse It

Framing the Narrative is a Manipulation Tool

Luckily, my DNA shows that I'm less susceptible to framing. I agree, as I tend to see through manipulative people and have taken big risks calling them out. Whenever I do, I've usually been portrayed as the alleged abuser, especially by those determined to win at any cost, and lack morals. I don't know how common this trait is , to question someone's motives and/or not accept what could be manipulative harmful behavior. I tend to spot dishonesty and dislike dealing with dishonest people, such as those who deliberately lie, deceive, manipulate, troll, etc. They do things under the guise of something else, and their agenda is one-sided. Such people shut down any diverse discourse that differs from the narrative and operates in a way that becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, to prove they are right. It's like karma  and they attract what they give out, which is toxicity.

Recognising Narcissistic Abuse

I recognize narcissistic abusers, and to me, it's obvious but not to everyone. So essentially they manipulate the emotions of others, and anyone who calls out potential weaknesses or flaws is immediately shut down. We all know people like this ,  right? They manipulate center stage, framing their narrative to their advantage, and may have certain beliefs that guide all interactions with them (ie) they depict others as abusive to them, they've suffered a lifetime of abuse and they project this onto others, as well as their flaws, never taking responsibility. They frame themselves as victims.

How Narcissists Frame The Narrative And Influence Others' Perceptions

Narcissists use framing to control how others perceive them, often to maintain superiority that benefits them. The framing effect refers to how information is presented. Narcissists use this tool to manipulate others' perceptions and their decisions (ie) to favor, praise, like them, etc. They often play 'one-upmanship' games to elevate their importance, skills, and superiority, and downplay others by calling out their weaknesses. They may not do this at the same time, but it will be across the board. They 'frame' the narrative, so it won't be obvious what their agenda is.

Maintaining The Framed Narrative

They will select the best glowing accounts of how 'talented' and super smart they are while leaving out information that might contradict that. Their narrative will be framed to uphold this cognitive bias, hence shutting down dissent and differences, also 'framing' them in negative ways (ie) those who disagree are crazy, sick, malicious, losers, etc. They will frame and present the information in such a biased way, to reinforce their narrative. This ability to select and frame information is a skill they use to such a degree, that they are never questioned or disputed. Their ability to do this, however, is represented as being their exceptional skills and talents, which only a few people have. Their egotism is sickening.

Victim Framing

Narcissists portray themselves as victims in situations, even though it's often them causing the harm. They can portray themselves as perpetual victims of abuse. No one has ever endured abuse like them, despite they've no idea of anyone else's past. Their abuse alone is the most important thing and in this way, they 'frame' others to be abusers, if they don't agree with the narcissist and if they won't let them control. Framing themselves as victims of abuse allows them to focus away from their own flaws and weaknesses, and others' perceptions to gain advantage and sympathy, and avoid scrutiny.

That's why they shut down any attempt to discuss differences, etc. It's a threat to their narrative. They can't allow it. They present themselves as innocent and discredit those who challenge them by portraying them in a very negative light. Their true selves are then revealed. They hate those who challenge them, saying they are jealous of their achievements and successes, and berating them as useless and losers. They claim they are so intelligent and talented that they are just misunderstood ,  hence making excuses for their behavior and avoiding accountability. In real life, sadly I've experienced this, on more than one occasion, and just recently online also, to my horror.

Narcissism as a Personality Disorder

Narcissism is a personality disorder, and those afflicted lack empathy, care, and compassion.

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