The Long-Term Effects of Narcissistic Abuse – How Narcissists Damage Their Victims
Narcissistic abuse can have devastating effects on the victim’s mental and physical health, but it is possible to heal and move on.
Surviving Narcissistic Abuse
Narcissistic abuse is extremely damaging, and victims struggle with the impact for years because of negative self talk and other destructive behaviours triggered by the narcissist.
However these victims are not alone. There is a whole community of narcissistic abuse survivors out there to guide them on their road to recovery.
Narcissistic abuse can have devastating effects on the victim’s mental and physical health, but it is possible to heal and move on.
It’s important to remember that you are not responsible for changing or fixing the narcissist. They need to seek professional help if they want to change their behaviour.
Sometimes, after experiencing a traumatic event, a person may feel ‘out of step’ with the world around them.
The narcissistic abuse cycle often repeats itself, with the victim going through the idealisation, devaluation and rejection stages over and over again. Each time, the abuse becomes worse and the victim’s self-esteem is eroded further.
If you have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), then you know that flashbacks can be a real problem. These flashbacks are uncontrollable, intrusive memories of the traumatic event that can cause a lot of distress.
If you’re struggling to find hope and strength after a toxic relationship, I hope these quotes inspire you to keep moving forward. Remember, you are not alone in this journey. You are strong enough to get through this. You are worth the fight.
Do you find yourself eating more than usual when you’re feeling stressed? If so, you’re not alone. Comfort eating is a common way to cope with stress and negative emotions.
Narcissistic Family Scapegoats develop different survival strategies as they navigate the chaos and dysfunction caused by the narcissist.
It might feel like the grief is a never ending tunnel, but eventually you will reach the light at the end. And when you do, you will find that you are stronger than you ever thought possible.
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