A form of PTSD, NVS must be treated in order for the victim to release herself from the trauma-inflicted mental prison that continues to linger after escape.
Inevitable Social Withdrawal & Isolation
Victims of narcissistic abuse are hand-selected by their abusers. Because they are normally intelligent problem-solvers with big hearts, the narcissist knows they will not immediately leave.
Narcissistic Victimization & Paralyzing Self-Doubt
The sooner one can escape narcissistic abuse, the better. The paralyzing effects of these toxic relationships can linger long after the fact but staying in the situation will only make things worse.
The Psychological Impact of Narcissistic Abuse
Relationships with narcissists are exceedingly damaging, and things only get worse over time. The sooner you understand the meaning of narcissistic love and recognize the psychological impact, the sooner you can get out and go not contact once and for all.
Combating Smear Campaigns: What to Expect & How to Heal
The purpose of the narcissist’s smear campaign is two-fold – to rectify narcissistic injury caused by the person’s departure and rejection and to protect the reputation of the narcissist when, inevitably, the victim speaks up.
Understanding the ‘Love Bombing’ Stage
Victims of narcissistic abuse lucky enough to escape will often question why they didn’t see these signs sooner. They will wonder why they allowed the narcissist to insert himself into every aspect of the victim’s life to the point that there was absolutely no privacy, self-identity or separation of self. If you can identify these red flags early on, they are surefire signals you are being groomed into dependence.