2. No contact with narcissists and acceptance.
You finally decided to stop communicating with the narcissist, but you’re not sure if you’ve made the proper decision. You’re still overstimulated from the narcissistic abuse, which may still be coming in the form of texts from odd numbers or relayed messages from mutual friends. Support and reassurance are just what you require right now. For so long, the trauma has been normal, thus, enjoying safety and peace feels strange and out of place.
You’re still vulnerable, and you’re worried about how the narcissist will react to whatever you say or do. You can see everything clearly and exactly as it is. You are aware of your own strengths and limitations, not those that the narcissist screamed against. And you know how to build good connections at this point, and you have the guts to speak up if someone tries to treat you badly. But don’t let your guard down too much. Narcissists can be found wherever, but you’ve figured out how to deal with their abuse before it develops.
1. Seek professional help.
Don’t be hesitant to seek help from a mental health expert if you’re having trouble dealing with the emotional scars left by a narcissist. When you’re healing, the feelings you’ll experience will be overwhelming, and it could lead to substance misuse, or worse, suicidal thoughts. There’s no reason you can’t heal and find peace in your life with the guidance of a qualified therapist.
Recommended: Healing from Hidden Abuse: A Journey Through the Stages of Recovery from Psychological Abuse.
As you can see, recovering from narcissistic abuse isn’t easy, and it’s certainly not for the faint of heart. Healing from the life-altering effects of narcissistic abuse does not happen quickly, healing and becoming the person you were always meant to take time and self-care. Consistent and persistent cycles of mild treatment with intermittent reinforcement of reward lead to the formation of a trauma bond. This treatment develops a profound emotional tie that is extremely hard to overcome.
Healing from narcissistic abuse complex trauma and PTSD as you recover from narcissistic abuse, it’s critical that you go through the stages of trauma rehabilitation. To truly unravel the trauma, you must first understand how it came to be, but with the right help, you can and you’ll be surprised at how great it feels to succeed on the other side.
Read More: 10 Warning Signs You’re Dealing With An Evil Person.
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