Does a narcissist like negative attention?

Seeking attention Just like a two-year-old, some narcissists have learned that if they cant get positive attention, negative will do just fine. Narcissists crave daily doses of attention, affirmation, affection, and admiration.

Why do narcissists need fuel?

In order to fill their psychic void, narcissists spend the vast majority of their day- time energy mining for emotional reactions from the people in their lives. Emotional fuel can be positive, as in admiration, adulation, praise, empathy, compassion, attention, kindness, physical affection, and validation.

What happens if a narcissist doesn’t get attention?

But people with NPD may react with narcissistic rage when they aren’t given the attention that they feel they deserve. This rage may take the form of screaming and yelling. Selective silence and passive-aggressive avoidance can also happen with narcissistic rage.

Why do narcissists prefer negative attention?

Note that negative attention is also appreciated to some extent. They would rather get negative attention that zero attention. This narcissistic supply is the oxygen they breathe. Without it, they would sink into depression and bad moods.

Why do narcissists devalue you?

Here are the five reasons the narcissists devalues you: 1. Stale. The fundamental reason for seducing you is to gather your potent and positive fuel. In the beginning and for some time afterward, we are invigorated by this precious fuel that you supply to us. We are reliant on it, we want and need it and we marvel at the fuel you provide us.

What is narcissistic supply and how does it work?

Narcissistic Supply really refers to those people who provide a constant source of attention, approval, adoration, admiration, etc., for the narcissist.

Why does a narcissist reject before he/she gets rejected?

Because they have been through this process many times before, and recognize that the other person is no longer their source of supply for admiration, they want to quit. Also, rather than risk being rejected further, the narcissist wants to move on, so rejects before being rejected. Leaving the other unsuspecting person totally confused.