The narcissistic love language of control and manipulation extends to all who share his space.
Helplessness to Hopelessness: PTSD
Helplessness can linger long enough to morph into hopelessness, which carries with it unsettling consequences, such as clinical depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Abuse Induced Anxiety in the Post-trauma State
Those who have experienced narcissistic abuse tend to be highly anxious, and this anxiety doesn’t readily go away.
Paralyzing Self-doubt
Abusers love to gaslight their victims, making them believe they’re wrong in every respect. This inevitably makes the victim cast doubt on everything and anything they say or do.
The 4th Stage: Depression
You’ve probably heard the term “there’s a light at the end of the tunnel” or “this too shall pass.” This clearly defines why it’s necessary to live the fourth stage of the grieving process and what’s to come if one is able to endure this painful period.
Narcissistic Love isn’t Genuine
Love, to a narcissist, has nothing to do with heartfelt emotion that causes an individual to care for and respect another person while maintaining healthy boundaries and valuing their partner’s perspective. This is a completely foreign concept to a narc.