What Causes a Narcissistic Collapse?
Bear in mind, “collapsed narcissist” or “narcissistic collapse” are not official medical terms. Although this kind of breakdown hasn’t been studied in depth, many psychologists have noticed this pattern. Every case has a different trigger, but the breakdown indicates a “collapse” of self-worth and self-identity. Cromer explains triggers may be significant or minor — either way they lead to a massive loss of ego.