Have you ever felt like something just wasn’t quite right in your relationship? Like maybe there was some deeper danger lurking beneath the surface? Maybe you’ve even started wondering if there were signs that you missed or if the situation was more demonic than you ever thought.
Today, we’re going to expose the eight demonic ways that narcissists mess with your mind, revealing the subtle tactics they use to manipulate and control. And there’s one thing that narcissists say that should make you run. So stick with me because the more you understand these tactics, the better equipped you’ll be to stand firm and break free.
Sign #1: Walking Through a Thick Fog (Gaslighting)
Sign number one can best be described as walking through a thick fog. At first, you think you know where you’re going. You’re confident in your steps, but with each moment, that fog grows denser, blurring your surroundings and making you question if you’re still on the right path. The more you try to find your way, the more disoriented you become until you’re unsure of what’s real and what isn’t.
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This is the effect of gaslighting. It’s subtle at first, but before long, you’re completely lost, doubting your reality, all of your perceptions, and even your memories. The clearer you try to see, the more confusing everything becomes.
Narcissists frequently use gaslighting to make you doubt your reality. They may twist facts, deny things they said or did, or manipulate situations to make you question your perceptions. Spiritually, this can be seen as a form of demonic deception, intended to sew confusion and weaken your confidence in yourself and even in God.
Sign #2: Being a Puppet on a String (Emotional Manipulation)
Sign number two is like being a puppet on a string. At first, you believe you are in control, making your own choices, but little by little, someone else is pulling the strings, guiding your every move. You start confident, but with every tug, you’re steered in a different direction until you can’t even tell where your desires end and theirs begin.
This is the essence of manipulation through emotional control. Narcissists know how to pull at your heartstrings, using guilt, fear, and insecurity to bend your actions to their will, all the while making you believe you’re still in charge.
Sign #3: Slowly Being Walled Off (Isolation)
Sign number three is like being slowly walled off from the world around you. At first, it’s so subtle that you don’t even notice it’s happening. Small remarks about your friends, innocent-seeming suggestions to spend more time alone, or subtle criticisms of the people in your life. At first, it seems like they’re just looking out for you, but over time, these comments become bricks, slowly building a wall between you and the people you once found so dear.
Eventually, you find yourself cut off from your friends, your family, and even your faith. What started as subtle guidance has turned into a complete separation from the relationships that once gave you strength. Now, you’re completely dependent upon the narcissist, and they’ve created a divide that makes them the only source of connection and influence in your life.
Sign #4: Trapped in a Hall of Mirrors (Mind Games)
Sign number four is like being trapped in a hall of mirrors. Every time you think you’ve found clarity, the reflection changes, distorting reality and making you question what’s true. That’s because narcissists use mind games and mixed messages to keep you constantly off balance.
One day, they’re warm and loving, and the next, they’re cold and distant. You try to adjust, you work on yourself, you try not to let it bother you so much, but no matter what you do, they’re always shifting, making it impossible for you to feel secure in the relationship.
Sign #5: Constantly Put on Trial (False Accusations)
Sign number five feels like being constantly put on trial for crimes you didn’t commit. Narcissists can’t help but use false accusations and blame-shifting to make you feel guilty for things that aren’t your fault. They turn the tables on you, accusing you of the behaviors and mistakes that are often a reflection of what they’ve done wrong.
Sign #6: Emotional Roller Coaster (Love Bombing and Devaluation)
Sign number six is like being on an emotional roller coaster. One minute, you’re lifted high, and the next, you’re plummeting down. Narcissists use love bombing and devaluation to keep you constantly guessing. At first, they overwhelm you with affection and praise, putting you on a pedestal and making you feel like you’re the most important person in the world. But just as quickly, that love and attention are yanked away, leaving you feeling confused and desperate.
Sign #7: Arguing with a Brick Wall (Refusal to Take Responsibility)
Sign number seven feels like trying to argue with a brick wall. No matter how clear the issue is, no matter how compelling your case, no matter how much evidence you present, they just will not take responsibility. The more you press, the more they avoid, often in ways that completely shut down communication altogether.
Sign #8: Walking on Eggshells (Intimidation and Fear)
Sign number eight is something you’re likely all too familiar with but may not recognize for what it truly is. If you’ve ever felt like you were walking on eggshells, never knowing when the next blow-up was going to come, you have experienced the narcissist’s use of intimidation and fear. This demonic tactic is designed to keep you in check.
Conclusion: Breaking Free from the Narcissist’s Web
Every single one of these tactics has the same goal: to mess with your mind. Because the enemy knows that everything begins in the mind, he can create confusion, self-doubt, emotional exhaustion, and spiritual disconnection. And my friend, he’s then got you right where he wants you.
