Entering into a partnership with a narcissist essentially equates to leaving a significant piece of self at the door. Victims give up this sense of self in order to develop a new, toxic identity just the same as the narc did all those years ago.
How a Narcissist’s Love Language Develops
Let’s take a closer look at the development of the narcissistic love language. We all develop a significant portion of our personalities through the environment in which we are raised. While it’s true that our chemical makes up plays a part, through observation, we learn how to interact with others. We develop core values and […]
Kickstart Your Recovery With a Fitness Habit
While detoxing can help rid the body of physical addiction to unhealthy substances, it’s a short-term fix for a bigger problem. The mental addiction to the substance still needs to be addressed, and your body’s overall health needs work as well.
A Narcissist’s Love Language: Manipulation & Control
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.