5 Things Narcissists Do When You're Sick

Sometimes, people are susceptible to getting sick due to their lifestyle choices, environment, genetics, and age. Sleep deprivation and chronic stress are also factors that can cause frequent illness. Chronic stress, often experienced when dealing with narcissists, can lead to physical symptoms such as headaches, nausea, ulcers, neurological disorders, and heart disease.

However, just because you may get sick doesn't mean the narcissist will abandon you. They won't always do that because their image is very important to them. But that doesn't mean they're going to be there for you. Remember, they lack empathy and have an inability to share your feelings and experiences. Although they may be physically present, they're not actually there for you. They're more concerned about themselves while you're struggling to maintain your own health.

When you're not sick and able to take care of yourself, it may not be obvious that you're dealing with a narcissist. However, the red flags become more apparent when you're sick and in need. During these times, they are unlikely to be there for you. Here are five things narcissists may do when you're sick:

1. They May Act Sicker Than You

You might be the type of person who rarely gets sick and is always on top of things. However, when you do fall ill, you hope someone will be there for you. If you've always been the type to care for others, a narcissist will exploit this by asking you to take care of them, pretending to be sicker than you.

2. They May Shame You

They may say that you're weak for being sick or imply it through their actions, even though they may be the cause of your sickness. If you're sick, there's not much you can do about it, but they will continue treating you badly and unfairly, especially when you need their support. In fact, when you're down, they will take it up a notch to really grind you into the ground and even blame you for being sick.

3. They May Completely Ignore You

Your sickness is not something they consider important because they don't see it as their responsibility to take care of you. They may act like you're not even there and express it in a bold, direct, and aggressive way. You may be sick at home, unable to move, and without access to food, and they will just leave you there and go off on their own because they don't care. They only care about themselves and will deal with everything else they need to do before even thinking of you. They will only come back to you when they need something from you.

4. They Will See Your Sickness as an Attack

They will see it as something aggressive and offensive and act like you're pretending to be sick when they know fully well that you are. Some may be so delusional that they think you're pretending to inconvenience them, making you feel like you have to prove that you're sick. This should be another sign that something is seriously wrong with them. They may do this to keep you looking at yourself and thinking something is wrong with you, so you don't see that something is wrong with them for not wanting to be there for you. This is a typical tactic narcissists use because they want to appear normal.

5. They Will Return When You Feel Better

When they're carrying that type of energy, you may be glad they're gone. But just as soon as you experience relief following their departure, that's typically when they will be back. They return when you feel better because narcissists only want to be around if they don't have to deal with your problems. They just want to use you to cater to them because they don't want to do anything for anyone else.

By understanding these behaviours, you can better prepare yourself for dealing with a narcissist when you're sick and protect your own well-being.

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