All people have some narcissistic traits: They can help you become a tougher person, give you the right amount of confidence, and allow you to set limits on how others treat you. Research has shown how narcissism can be activated in situations of need, scarcity, stress, and survival. Nevertheless, some people take these traits to a disturbing and unhealthy extreme. If you are in a relationship with a narcissist, you’ll notice they expect endless praise from you. Narcissists want to control others, usually by separating them from the ones who support them. Narcissists try to lower others’ self-esteem to boost their own. All of these actions are abusive, and victims of such abuse may find that they develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. This condition is called Post Narcissist Stress Disorder (PNSD). Much like PTSD, PNSD is a condition that affects people who have been in a close relationship with a narcissist. Living with a narcissist can be extremely exhausting and can cause psychological trauma to the other person because narcissists are usually manipulative and …