When a Covert Narcissist Starts Spiraling: 10 Behaviors Men Need to Recognize

If she’s escalating fast, accusing you, smearing you, and spiraling, you may be watching narcissistic collapse. Narcissistic collapse is what happens when the mask starts cracking and shame breaks through. When supply is threatened, collapse can look like paranoia, hoovering, threats, gaslighting, and rage.

In this video, I’m explaining narcissistic collapse and the 10 behaviors you are most likely to see when a female covert narcissist is close to collapse. Collapse often happens when her supply is threatened and the internal defenses that protect her from shame start failing.

If you’re a man dealing with narcissistic abuse dynamics, consider working with a therapist who understands this pattern.

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If you have thoughts about harming yourself, get help right away by taking one of these actions:
Call 911 or your emergency services.
Call a suicide hotline number. In the U.S., call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) In Canada: 1.833.456.4566
Call your mental health provider, doctor or other health care provider.
Reach out to a loved one, trusted friend.

Timestamps:
Introduction (0:00)
1: Paranoia and accusations (1:11)
2: Narrative and Exposure Management (2:34)
3: Hoovering (3:21)
4: Image and Status Reboot (4:22)
5: Financial and Legal Leverage (5:01)
6: Victim-mode (5:44)
7: Reality Warping (6:42)
8: Rage, Escalation, Retaliation (7:21)
9: Emotional and Medical Shields (8:00)
10: Scorched Earth Exit (8:45)
How to Respond (9:45)

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