The Cycle of Narcissistic Abuse: How It Starts and How to End It Narcissistic abuse is a deeply damaging pattern that often goes unrecognized until it’s too late. It’s a complex dynamic where one partner, typically the narcissist, manipulates and controls the other, leaving the victim feeling trapped, confused, and…
The Effects of Narcissistic Abuse Narcissistic abuse is a form of emotional abuse inflicted by individuals with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). It can take many forms, including belittling, manipulation, gaslighting, and emotional manipulation. The impact of narcissistic abuse can be significant and long-lasting, leaving the victim feeling lost, confused, and…
Understanding Gaslighting as a form of Narcissistic Abuse and the Need for Therapy Gaslighting is a term used to describe a form of psychological manipulation where an individual, in an attempt to gain power and control, makes their victim question their own memories, perceptions, or sanity. It is a common…
How To Learn To Trust And Open Up Again We have all experienced pain and hurt at some point in our lives. Everyone has at least had their trust compromised, putting you in a difficult situation, wondering if you can trust and open up again. Rebuilding trust can be difficult…
How To Create Calm and Strength After Narcissistic Abuse If you are reading this, chances are you have recently ended a toxic relationship with a narcissist and are dealing with feelings of confusion and hurt. Obsessing over narcissistic abuse is draining and often damaging that some people even lose their…
How to Stop Replaying the Trauma of Narcissistic Mind Trapping We all fall victim to mental traps at times. Since they are often unhelpful or negative automatic thoughts, mind traps can consume your thinking, including how you feel, what you pay attention to, and your actions and decision-making. You can…