EXPOSING THE PARASITICAL NATURE OF A NARCISSIST

By: Khalif Barkhadle,
Digital Journalist

Published On: 9th January 2025

Narcissists are parasites. They are energy vampires, users, and abusers. They are very taxing on your physical, mental, and emotional health. I know this is something I talk about a lot from different angles, but I think it is important to emphasize this point. So, today, I will be discussing their parasitic nature because narcissists are parasites. This essentially refers to their tendency to exploit others for their own gain, often without giving anything back or considering the well-being of the people they use. I will break down how narcissists resemble parasites and how they even try to hide what they are doing.

Now, let’s talk about the parasitic nature of narcissists, which is deeply rooted in their need to maintain their fragile self-esteem and grandiose sense of self. Parasites need a host, which is why I always say that the narcissist needs you more than you need them. Their survival depends on leeching off others—whether socially, emotionally, or financially. Although many narcissists appear independent, self-sufficient, or superior, this is a carefully constructed mask. Beneath that mask, they rely heavily on others to regulate their emotions and sense of self-worth. This dependency creates a cycle where they constantly seek new “hosts” to replenish their ego
Narcissists engage in emotional feeding, and they can do this with anyone who crosses their path. When they feed emotionally, they use…