Loss of Identity: Being with a narcissist can destroy your sense of self. They intentionally try to strip you of your confidence, independence, and more. Therefore, you can struggle to recognize who you are outside of the abusive relationship. Time and effort are needed to reconnect with yourself and rediscover who you are and what you love.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): In severe cases, some people might develop PTSD, with symptoms like flashbacks, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the trauma.
There is Hope
But to conclude, the effects of being with a narcissist can follow you throughout your life unless you make a conscious effort to work on yourself. It starts by first recognizing that you are or were in an abusive relationship.
Rebuilding a normal life and healthy relationships after narcissistic abuse is possible. You just need to give yourself permission and time to recover and heal. Even after healing, some scars may remain; let them serve as a reminder of how far you have come and that you are a survivor.
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