Sadistic Narcissist

 A sadistic narcissist is someone who enjoys causing physical or psychological pain to others. They may be charming and charismatic, making them difficult to identify. 

Here are some signs of a sadistic narcissist: 

• Lack of empathy: They may feel pleasure from causing harm to others.
• Inflated sense of self-importance: They may have a need for constant admiration and attention.
• Manipulative: They may exploit others for their own gain.
• Emotional sadism: They may enjoy hurting someone by manipulating their emotions until they feel broken.
• Punishment: They may act sadistically when behaving this way generates or yields narcissistic supply. They may also punish sources of narcissistic supply who are perceived by the narcissist to be intentionally frustrating and withholding.
• Paranoia: They may operate with a great deal of paranoia and can't trust.

Some environmental causes that can contribute to the development of malignant narcissism include: 

• Childhood neglect or inconsistent care
• Childhood trauma or abuse
• Sexual trauma