Surviving Narcissistic Abuse
Narcissistic abuse can have a profound and long-lasting impact on a person’s mental health. In this section you will find posts about the most common psychological effects of narcissistic abuse, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please know that you are not alone and there is help available.
Vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants can help your body stay strong and healthy. They can also be beneficial mentally, by helping to lower cortisol levels and working against the impact of oxidative stress. Reduced inflammation also accompanies streamlined cortisol levels.
We need to strike a balance between allowing ourselves to feel sad, not rejecting that feeling completely as some often do with negative emotions, but also not letting the feeling consume or overwhelm us.
Naomi Osaka has written a powerful essay for Time about her mental health. In it she talks about her decision to withdraw from the French Open, taken some time off to prioritize her mental wellbeing. In a statement posted on social media the day she withdrew from Roland Garros, she had said – “I never … Read more
American gymnast Simone Biles has withdrawn from both the individual all-round competition and the women’s team events at the Tokyo Olympics, citing concerns about her mental health. USA Gymnastics issued a statement on Twitter supporting her decision – “After further medical evaluation, Simone Biles has withdrawn from the final individual all-around competition at the Tokyo … Read more
One does not need to be a musician to experience the benefits of music therapy. Treatment can involve writing or playing music, singing or writing songs, dancing or even just listening to music.
We are all aware of the long term physical impact of trauma and abuse. I experienced it first hand when I got three slipped discs and had to have surgery just a few weeks after my father passed away. However did you know that experiencing abuse or trauma in childhood also impacts the onset of … Read more
Questions related to resilience have interested psychologists for many years. Why is it that some children born in chaotic families go on to have successful lives while others fail to thrive? Where do narcissistic abuse survivors get the strength to “bounce back” and overcome the damage that narcissists have inflicted upon them? How do they … Read more
