Surviving narcissistic abuse can leave you struggling with various mental health challenges. Why? Because it’s a leading cause behind the development of some severe mental health issues. I’m talking about conditions like complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), generalized anxiety disorder, psychosis, ADHD, and somatic disorders. How does it cause all of this?…
The most powerful tactic a narcissist can use to keep you under their spell and trapped is by keeping you in a fog. The more unclear you are about the situation, the more you blame yourself for everything that happens. This makes it easier for them to control, abuse, and keep the focus on themselves….
No matter how capable and powerful a narcissist pretends to be, they are highly incompetent. They do not possess the resilience needed to succeed in life. They lack basic life skills, yet they believe they know it all. They think of themselves as a jack of all trades, but in reality, they are a master…
I always say that your gut is your second brain; it picks up on information that your conscious mind cannot. When you are with a narcissist, your body starts showing you signs that don’t make sense. It tries to communicate the reality you’re not able to perceive consciously. It tries to reveal the predator you…
There is no such thing as marriage when it comes to narcissistic relationships. Why? Well, what is marriage all about in the first place? It’s about mutual growth, respect, understanding, and rooting for each other. It’s about accepting the good and bad in your partner. But what have you gotten out of this marriage? Nothing….
If you were to think about some of the biggest fears of a narcissist, what would come to mind? The fear of being exposed, the fear of losing their sources of supply, the fear of losing control over you and others, the fear of losing money and the stability that comes with it. But these…
When dealing with a narcissist, it can be hard to know how much to care about their feelings. Narcissists are people who have an inflated sense of self-importance and entitlement, so when you show them that you care too much about them and their feelings, they’ll probably just take advantage of that. However, if you…
The trauma of surviving a narcissistic relationship can be so profound that it triggers extreme coping mechanisms in survivors. It can alter their personality, leading them to behave in ways that may not align with their core identity. For example, you might become an obsessive cleaner, scrubbing dishes for hours until every speck of dirt…
I know many of you have this question: What happens when the narcissist’s mask falls off? Let’s set the scene. You’re in a relationship with a narcissistic person. Maybe they’re stretched thin in their lives — their promotion didn’t come through, or a few things they felt entitled to didn’t work out as they expected….
Did you know that two of the most damaging effects of narcissistic abuse are chronic fatigue and burnout? You may feel like you’re running on empty, no matter how much sleep you get. If you’ve been caught in the web of narcissistic abuse, you might know that feeling all too well. It can also leave…