20 Basic Tactics Used By Narcissists, Sociopaths And Psychopaths To manipulate And Silence A Prey

[meat suit]

Sam Vaknin on Trump
His warnings from 10 years ago.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=p_RU51gdubs

[Flash]

Posted by meat suit (here)
Sam Vaknin on Trump
His warnings from 10 years ago.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=p_RU51gdubs

Vaknin is the real deal in Narcissism and Psychopathy expertise. Israeli, PhD in finance and PhD in psychology, he has been researching and publishing on the topic since late 1990’s, wayyyy before the social networks craze on narcissism.

Really worth to listento and follow on the web.

This vid should also be posted in other relevant threads. All for waking up. Many presidents fill all the test scoring of narcissistic or psychopatic behaviors.

Other excellent authors/researchers are Grannon (trained by Vaknin), Dr Ramani on narcissism, definitely Chase Hughes for psyops and spies/top manipulators agencies, Dr peter Salerno on cluster B (asocial) personnalities, in French Annabelle Boyer, Isabelle Nazar-Aga

[samsdice]

Vaknin, a self confessed narcissist, wrote the book "Malignant Self Love". One of the most harrowing books I have ever read. It details all the Narcissist tactics to acquire narcissistic supply . If you want to truly understand Narcissism it's the book to read.

[meat suit]

I have been following Sam Vaknin for years on youtube.
The insights he has are amazing. It has given me so much understanding of how much of human interaction is occuring.
certainly Trump is a grandiose Narcissist, so its at the core of everything he is doing.

[onawah]

What Actually Scares a Narcissist
https://www.facebook.com/watch/search/q=what%20scares%20a%20narcissist%20most
Mental Health with Omoye

1. Emotional Indifference
Not anger, not tears. Not explanations. Your lack of emotional reaction cuts off their supply.

2. Someone who sees patterns, not potential
Once you stop hoping they'll change and start seeing who they "consistently" are, their power weakens.

3. Boundaries they can't negotiate
Clear, calm non-emotional boundaries terrify them because manipulation no longer works.

4. Being exposed without drama
Quiet truth, consistency and facts--not public explosions--are what truly threatens them.

5. Losing control over the narrative
When you stop defending yourself and let your behavior speak, they panic.

6. Someone who can walk away without closure
No begging, no last conversation.
No emotional hooks, just distance.

7. Healing
A healed person doesn't chase, explain, or over-give.
And a narcissist has no power where there is no need.

[Lilyofthestars]

How about when it's your own doctor/surgeon and you have no choice but to communicate with them?
I was just browsing recent threads (only look around this place maybe twice a year) and saw the title. Had to click considering it seems the entire world is full of them. Not all narcissists are so outwardly obvious. There are those who are masters of their environment and have 1,000 subtle ways to demean and hurt those they personally deem weaker than themselves. Their best friends are equal narcissists who will nourish their egoes and status in the world. Also, it seems that political orientation really has no affiliation on how clever some of these people are. Trump is often cited as the most classic example, but I find that liberal minded highly educated narcissists/sociopaths seem to be far more dangerous because they're clever enough to cover it up; they're master chameleons to be honest - where as someone like Trump is just so blatantly unashamed of his personality it matters not to him how it looks to anyone.

[onawah]

Gaslighting Expert

Posted by RunningDeer (here)

Gaslighting Expert: This Question Catches Liars, Spot Deception Every Time

• Diary of a CEO
• September 7, 2026

Are you dealing with a master manipulator? Learn how to identify the hidden red flags of liars, psychopaths and narcissists before they cause lasting damage.

Dr. Leanne ten Brinke, Ph.D., an Associate Professor of Psychology and director of the Truth and Trust Lab at the University of British Columbia, breaks down the science of deception and toxic behavior. Drawing from her extensive peer reviewed research and her eye opening book, Poisonous People, she shares practical, evidence based strategies to help you recognize dark personality traits to protect your mental well being.

In this episode, she explains:

■ The Warning Signs: How to spot the early behavioral red flags of the "Dark Tetrad" (psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sadism) before you get hurt.
■ The Manipulation Playbook: The exact psychological tactics toxic individuals use to control and deceive others, including what gaslighting actually means.
■ The Lie-Detector Myth: Why relying on eye contact, fidgeting, and body language is actually a terrible way to catch a liar.
■ The Two Faces of Narcissism: How to identify the different types (including why one completely crumbles at the slightest criticism), and the devastating toll of working for a psychopathic boss.
■ Defense Strategies: Proven techniques to outsmart dangerous personalities, set ironclad boundaries, and dramatically improve your life.

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:41 Why This Research Into Psychopathy Matters
00:03:18 Why Psychopathy Is Getting More Attention
00:04:26 Can You Spot a Psychopath in 5 Seconds?
00:05:50 How Facial Expressions Reveal What People Really Feel
00:09:17 Can You Predict If Someone Is Guilty?
00:10:19 Three Signs Someone Might Be Lying
0:14:06 Can Anyone Learn to Spot a Liar?
00:20:49 Why the Eye Contact Myth Gets Body Language Wrong
00:22:13 Psychopathy, Narcissism, Machiavellianism and Sadism Explained
00:35:10 The Biggest Myths About Psychopaths Debunked
00:36:48 How Common Are Dark Personality Traits?
00:38:25 Are Dark Traits Caused by Genetics or Childhood?
00:41:33 How to Increase Your Chances of Becoming a Good Parent
00:44:44 What Happens Inside a Psychopath's Brain?
00:46:26 Can Dark Personality Traits Be Cured?
00:49:50 Ads
00:51:52 Why Being Lied to Makes You Feel Distant
00:57:34 Can You Be Warm and Competent at the Same Time?
01:00:17 Why Dark Personality Traits Don't Get You Ahead
01:05:03 What a Real Job Applicant's Voice Note Revealed
01:09:26 How to Spot Red Flags in Dating Profiles and Relationships
01:17:29 Ads
01:18:55 Why Setting Boundaries Matters More Than You Think
01:20:13 7 Rules for Dealing With Dark Personalities
01:24:10 How to Spot Gaslighting and Coercive Control
01:28:32 7 Rules for Dealing With Dark Personalities Continued
01:35:40 How to Communicate With Dark Personalities
01:38:31 How to Become a Better Detective of People's Cues
01:39:03 Why You Should Avoid Face to Face Negotiations
01:42:56 Three Mistakes People Make With Dark Personalities
01:44:39 How the 10% Do the Damage and the Biggest Lie About Success
01:46:13 What Is the Greatest Lie We've All Been Told?

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=AcK_zgJjnoo