Even without the toxicity of trauma, it can be difficult to truly believe we’re worth putting ourselves first. Confidence is often built through reinforcement and the journey of self-rediscovery and appreciation is lifelong.
Rediscovering Yourself in the Aftermath of Abuse
You will feel empowered by your ability to take back what was lost for far too long, and this will keep you determined to never go back to what you’ve escaped no matter how hard the narcissist may try to trap you once again.
Safety Planning and Self-assertion
Keep your safety planning a secret, and instead, start regaining independence subtly. You can do this by alluding to the fact that you are onto the narcissist’s game without direct confrontation.
Inside the Narcissistic Relationship
ecause any loss of control on the narcissist’s part means those in his intimate space will be targeted, victims tend to believe it is less dangerous to try and maintain order.
Pathological Narcissism & Loss of Control
A common narcissistic response to stress and a loss of control is to redirect the lost control to the victim, becoming more abusive than ever before.
Compulsive-Impulsive Disorders after Trauma
Many people turn to inanimate objects in the post-trauma state. The compulsive procurement of things, oftentimes meaningless and valueless, becomes an uncontrollable obsession that is used as an unhealthy coping mechanism.