Narcissistic abuse is a type of emotional abuse that is inflicted by a person who has narcissistic traits or narcissistic personality disorder. This type of emotional abuse involves a lack of empathy, manipulation, and exploitation. Narcissists will use tactics like shifting blame, love bombing, or gaslighting as a way to gain control over their victims.

PTSD from emotional abuse can affect you later in life. Even if you don’t realize that these traumatic events are still affecting you, they can show up in your day-to-day life, personal relationships, and your career.