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Why Explosive, Narcissistic Rage is A Complete Nightmare
It is through “classically narcissistic,” explosive rage that you see that they are in fact covert narcissists, but just a bit sneakier.
They are under the radar as they have low self-esteem, rather than the contrary. If left in the dark, people are more likely to feel sorry for them, rather than be annoyed by their behavior, at least in the beginning.
It is in their rage that their mask “slips” and shows that they exhibit themselves much like other types of narcissism, and the display can be nothing more than covert.
Picture this. Imagine a street fight by someone under the influence of a narcotic substance. Mix it with the raging traits of the most bratty, spoiled child that you have ever witnessed.
Deep down, covert (or even malignant) narcissists know what they’re doing is wrong, manipulative, and in some cases quite harmful, but are excellent at hiding it.
While simultaneously, finding any means to justify their actions, as they deem themselves “above the law” or even holier than thou. They can me masters of maintaining their fallacious appearances.
In my personal experience, coverts are even more explosive amidst rage. And when they…
