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The Text That Makes Narcissists Panic (It’s Only 4 Words)
Based on 1,000+ real cases, this therapist-approved script works.
“I feel physically sick every time my phone lights up,” Rachel whispered in my therapy office last month her hands shaking as she showed me her screen.
47 unread messages. All from him.
But today, something different happened. Today, Rachel didn’t spiral into anxiety. She didn’t spend hours crafting the perfect response. She didn’t apologize for boundaries.
Instead, she sent four words that made him disappear:
“I prefer taking things slow.”
His reaction? Complete silence. For the first time in months.
Why This Works
After analyzing thousands of narcissistic text patterns in my trauma therapy practice, I’ve discovered something fascinating: Narcissists follow a predictable psychological script. When you interrupt that script, their entire manipulation system crashes.
Think about it:
- They expect emotional responses
- They anticipate your anxiety
- They count on your explanation
- They wait for your justification