The Revenge Tactics of a Fragile Narcissist & The Powerful Methods to Protect Yourself.

Sherile Turner-Myles
11 min readJul 17, 2023

Individuals with covert narcissism exhibit extreme sensitivity to both real and perceived criticism, coupled with a deep-rooted desire for affirmation and admiration. This susceptibility, often referred to as ‘narcissistic injury,’ alongside their lack of empathy, triggers a tendency to retaliate and seek revenge when they perceive a threat to their self-esteem. This is a characteristic feature of covert narcissism, as outlined by the American Psychiatric Association in 2013.

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Sherile Turner-Myles

I write about Covert Narcissism and other Personality Disorders, and how they impact relationships.