Patel & Schwartz have compiled a thorough list of things that might point to narcissism in a friend.
Signs Your Friend is a Narcissist
The breakthrough podcast designed specifically for survivors of narcissistic abuse, coercive control, manipulation, & gaslighting.
The Reclaimers Podcast
This helpful list of what emotional abuse looks like can help you identify elements of your relationship you may not have noticed.
Signs of Abuse
ABUSIVE FRIENDS
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Diversion Tactics Manipulative Narcissists Use
Describes 20 diversion tactics that narcissistic, sociopathic, and psychopathic individuals may use.
Whole Again
Healing your heart and rediscovering your True self after toxic relationships and emotional abuse.
Do One Thing Different
This book talks about how making small changes in one's behavior can lead to significant improvements.
Becoming The Narcissist’s Nightmare
How to devalue and discard the narcissist while supplying yourself.
6 Unexpected Ways I’ve Healed From Gaslighting
Discusses the topic of gaslighting abuse and how to heal from it.
The 5 Stages of No Contact with a Narcissist
Discusses the benefits of no contact and the importance of self care during the healing process.
A Guide To Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
Provides a guide to recovery and suggests steps that victims can take to heal and move forward.
Am I Abusive?
Defines different types of abuse and provides examples of each.
6 Glaring Signs Your Friend Is A Narcissist
Lists the signs of a narcissistic friend and how they may exploit their friends for personal gain.
Ways To Respond To Abusive Friends
Includes a list of signs as well as tactics for responding (should you choose to do so.)
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Is Your Friend A Narcissist?
Abuse Recovery Expert Melanie Tona Evans talks about 5 ways to know if your friend is a narcissist.
Attachment Trauma
Relationship Coach Alan Robarge defies attachment trauma and how its meaning changed over time.
Final Discard Stage Of Narcissistic Abuse
Covers the truth and the misconceptions about being discarded by a narcissist.
The "Victim" Narcissist
In this video Meredith Miller gives you some pointers on how to tell who is playing the victim.
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InfinityLoop
Use this game to find relief in moments of stress or rumination pain. This is a wonderful way to distract yourself and let your mind rest.
I Am Sober
Use this app to track the number of days you’ve gone no contact (and the benefits you gain each day you stay away from your abuser.)
Youper
Use this app to combat loneliness and thought traps after gaslighting.
Remindful
Use this app to send yourself kind messages to combat the messages your abuser gave you.
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What Would Help You Most?
- Hospital (Look for support groups, then chat with the facilitator of that group)
- University/College Psychology Department
- Department of Professional Licensing in your state or city
- Note: all of the 'Nationwide' Listings on this page have a 'local' section
National Domestic Violence Hotline & Site
https://www.thehotline.org/
Local
Online
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search for a therapist
Women's Law
https://www.womenslaw.org/
International Cultic Studies Association
https://www.icsahome.com/support/counseling-resources
BetterHelp
https://www.betterhelp.com/
Talkspace
https://try.talkspace.com/
Psychology Today
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
If the resources listed above feel overwhelming, just pick one to start with. Take in what you can and then leave the rest for another time. This page was designed to offer a lot of information so that you can return for what you need anytime things turn difficult.
If anything, the sheer number of resources above proves that others have been where you are and that you're not alone.
Go at your pace. The resources are here when you're ready.
