In psychology, narcissistic injury, also known as narcissistic wound or wounded ego, is emotional trauma that overwhelms an individual's defense mechanisms and devastates their pride and self-worth. In some cases, the shame or disgrace is so significant that the individual can never again truly feel good about who they are. This is sometimes referred to as a "narcissistic scar".[1][2][3]
Freud maintained that "losses in love" and "losses associated with failure" often leave behind injury to an individual's self-regard.[2]
- ^ "The Narcissistic Wound". Psychology Today. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
- ^ a b Freud, Sigmund (1991) [1915]. On Metapsychology. London, England: Penguin UK. p. 291. ISBN 978-0140138016.
- ^ Lavender, Neil J. (January 10, 2014). "The Narcissistic Wound: The first cut is always the deepest". Psychology Today. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
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