5 psychological tricks narcissists use: Notice them early to stay safe from them

Dealing with a narcissist isn’t always about high-drama screaming matches. In fact, the most dangerous ones are the quiet manipulators—the ones who slowly chip away at your confidence and sanity until you don’t even recognize yourself anymore. They don’t use a sledgehammer; they use a thousand tiny needles.Understanding their “playbook” is the only way to stop feeling like you’re losing your mind. Here are five of the most common psychological tricks they use to keep you off-balance.