Silent Treatment

Summary: One of the big red flags for a narcissistic personality disorder is silent treatment… its not a balanced fully developed adult. Gaslighting is another trick. Cluster B Personality Disorder and childhood experiences.

(If it’s an emergency, go to the Domestic Abuse (subtle) page, and scroll to the numbers.)

Before you read, have a little insight, it may help centre matters: Masked Emotional Instability

Psychology Today - The Risk Factors for Continuing the Cycle of Abuse

References:

Psychopathy Is - What are Personality Disorders?

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR)

CH - Flying Monkeys. Unravelling the Origins of a Term in the Context of Domestic Abuse

The Role of Flying Monkeys in Domestic Abuse

Flying monkeys in the context of domestic abuse play various roles, all of which serve to reinforce the abuser’s control and manipulation:

  1. Spread Disinformation: They may spread lies and rumours about the victim, often echoing the narcissist’s narrative to discredit and isolate the victim further.

  2. Harassment and Intimidation: Flying monkeys can also engage in direct harassment, sending messages or making calls on behalf of the abuser, serving to intimidate and control the victim.

  3. Spying and Reporting Back: In some cases, they act as the eyes and ears of the abuser, reporting back on the victim’s activities and state of mind.

  4. Enabling Denial: Their actions can provide the abuser with plausible deniability, as the abuser can claim they are not directly responsible for the actions of others.

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