do victims of Narcissistic abuse face long term damage and a vulnerability to developing mental illnesses themself? i just wanted feedback as my mother dated a narc for 3 years!! he was kicked out of the house about 6 times before finally leaving after the 7th, my mom would have anxiety being with him bouts of depression mainly stemming from his silent treatment to her &amp; his provoking self righteous behavior, and she was depressed because she is devastated that not many people know what ''NPD'' is and how it can affect victims 