Ask yourself What is happening? especially when meeting a new person. At a minimum, take these reactions as a sign to move slowly and pay attention. After being through a narcissistic relationship, you may find that experiences like criticism and rejection can bring up these reactions. Over time, you will recognize that critiques at work are not the same as the cruel rejection of a narcissistic parent or partner, but since the SNS doesn’t know the difference, figuring out the actual threat can help you be more discerning.
