Should I get a restraining order against a narcissist?

If you have tried to get the narcissist to leave you alone, but they continue to harass you, you may need to consider a restraining order. When you seek a restraining order, your partner’s sense of control is jeopardized, causing them to become enraged at your desire for autonomy.

What evidence do you need for a harassment order?

In the law, we call these “elements.” California Code of Civil Procedure section 527.6 provides the party asking for the civil harassment restraining order must prove 1) a course of conduct composed of a series of acts over a period of time, however short, evidencing a continuity of purpose; 2) directed at a specific …

What happens when you threaten a Narcissist?

Their grandiose views of themselves are threatened by perceived attacks. These grandiose views of themselves are necessary for their self-preservation. When threatened, they are not merely offended, but their entire sense of self is at stake.

Should you leave a narcissistic relationship?

If you’re unsure whether you want to leave, take the steps in dealing with a narcissist to improve your relationship and evaluate whether it’s salvageable. Regardless of your decision, it’s important for your own mental health to redeem your autonomy and self-esteem. Take these steps:

What happens when you reconcile with a narcissist?

This is a common pattern in abusive relationships. There’s an abusive episode, then a reconciliation phase, then a buildup of tension, then another abusive episode. The cycle doesn’t end. With a narcissist, the blowup gets worse each time you reconcile.

Why do narcissists hate being discarded first?

Narcissists hate being “discarded” first because it represents a loss of power and a threat to their perceived superiority. After all, if you were the one who initiated the breakup, it means they didn’t get to have the complete emotional control they feel entitled to in their relationships.

Do narcissists ever offer closure?

Narcissists don’t offer closure. Even when they’re tearing your world apart during the brutal discard stage, they leave the door ajar, just a bit. One day they’ll think of you and remember how much fun they had (at your expense), and they’ll offer an olive branch.