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.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States. This includes panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety disorder (SAD), and generalized anxiety.
The practice of mindfulness is the act of focusing on what is happening in the present moment and not worrying about the past or future.
Whether used as an individual therapy or incorporated into a rehabilitation program, dance and movement therapy can provide meaningful connections that may help foster personal growth and self-awareness.
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.