Thanks for talking about this. Is it an accurate summary to say that long-term narcissistic abuse can lead to central nervous system burnout? As in, because the body is constantly sent into survival mode (fight/flight/freeze/fawn), the frequent chemical responses (such as adrenaline and cortisol) wear down the body and the brain, and often a long cocoon period is needed to repair the extensive damage sustained while trapped in the cycle of narcissistic abuse. I also suspect that schizophrenia is a condition often developed as a result of narcissistic abuse. Logically, if a person is trapped in an environment where narcissists are trying to kill them while appearing blameless, this can lead a person to develop extrasensory perception, because their survival depends on recognizing the motives/thoughts/intentions of their abusers, especially in moments of heightened danger. I don’t follow entertainment culture, but I’m certain there’s at least one television show that explores really dark topics like this. How else would a ‘normal person’ with no firsthand exposure to evils like this begin to understand the depths of depravity to which humans are susceptible? “Deliver me, my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of those who are evil and cruel.” - Psalm 71:4
I developed an autoimmune condition thanks to partner narcissistic abuse . Thank you Jim for your content.. it’s very much appreciated. Cheers from Down Under 🇦🇺
Yes, yes, yes!! The moment I decided to go no contact with my narcissistic mother soooo many of my gut issues completely disappeared overnight. I hadn’t been able to eat until 1-3pm daily for months because of how intertwined she was into my life, which was NEVER the case before I had kids. About 80% of it was gone when I woke up the following morning. It was the biggest sign to me that I had made the right decision. I had been dealing with those gut issues on the daily for about a year.
Thank you for sharing this! I’m hopeful that you will share more about the connection with physical symptoms/chronic illness. I hit a major burnout during the abuse that took me years to recover from. At the time I just thought it I was having a health relapse, but after years of abuse, I know that my body couldn’t cope. It’s seldom talked about and would be incredibly validating for a lot of us I’m sure.
Check on all of it.. or, didn't get formally diagnosed with ptsd but, the psychiatric nurse who was helping me map my trauma, said I have had severe relational trauma, which is affecting me so strongly that I am struggling to fill my own most basic needs like sleeping and eating. 😳 I am on disability now. After over a decade of this type of abuse. The covert type is extremely hard to spot and escape from. Especially when you are already suffering from some of the health consequences. It's so gruesome that one human can cause so much destruction and permanent damage in lots of people's lives. 😢
So my stepmother is very narcissistic. It doesn't affect me anymore because I'm grown, but how do I help my siblings that still live with her besides just telling their mother is a crazy birch??
@Chloe-404 Education is EMPOWERMENT. Like your doing now ! Expose them to videos like Jim's And other Clinicians, who are experts in narcissistic abuse! Empower them it's critical, their mental and physical health is in danger! All the Best 😊
Get them in social activities that validate their talents and make sure those activities are the ones they enjoy. They have to feel safe in them i.e they don't get a storm of criticism or chastising about those activities Sports to regulate the stress already stored in the body+ somatic exercise and if you can get away with it somatic therapy. If you notice SHAME already setting in, public speaking and theater is your best counter. They will learn to speak up and stand up for themselves. Fear shame and guilt are Narc biggest weapons. Bless them with a sense of physical confidence and physical autonomy by teaching them self defense or any other martial arts class Hug them a lot, tell them how much they matter. Good luck
I also need help with this. . . my poor sibs. . who the hell stands up for them since i moved to the other end of the country?! I have just recently gone no contact. . i even recieved threats that my uncle is going to come drive to me and bring me to my mum "let's see how brave you are when you have to say all this to her face" . . They are all making me out to be the abusive one when i've not been abusive. I don't have to be. . All I have to do is confront them on their abusive behaviour and apparently that's abuse, ha! Plus, I had been saying it to her face for many years and still no proper accountability or proper change was made. . hence, here we are still. I feel a strong sense of needing to be very careful with how I go about this
I thought you were going to speak to health issues, all the things you speak of sound like mental illness'. I would like more information about physical health problems due to CPTSD.
You just described me. 😅
Same.
🎯💯 This is why I got away from the now ex. My overall well-being was more important than living another day in such a negative environment.
So spot on! Let's not forget you can also have a stroke or heart attack when in a narc marriage or relationship!
You are right! I Need peace...I want a normal Life!
Thanks for talking about this. Is it an accurate summary to say that long-term narcissistic abuse can lead to central nervous system burnout? As in, because the body is constantly sent into survival mode (fight/flight/freeze/fawn), the frequent chemical responses (such as adrenaline and cortisol) wear down the body and the brain, and often a long cocoon period is needed to repair the extensive damage sustained while trapped in the cycle of narcissistic abuse.
I also suspect that schizophrenia is a condition often developed as a result of narcissistic abuse. Logically, if a person is trapped in an environment where narcissists are trying to kill them while appearing blameless, this can lead a person to develop extrasensory perception, because their survival depends on recognizing the motives/thoughts/intentions of their abusers, especially in moments of heightened danger.
I don’t follow entertainment culture, but I’m certain there’s at least one television show that explores really dark topics like this. How else would a ‘normal person’ with no firsthand exposure to evils like this begin to understand the depths of depravity to which humans are susceptible?
“Deliver me, my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of those who are evil and cruel.” - Psalm 71:4
I developed an autoimmune condition thanks to partner narcissistic abuse .
Thank you Jim for your content.. it’s very much appreciated.
Cheers from Down Under 🇦🇺
Spot on!
Substance abuse
Yes, yes, yes!! The moment I decided to go no contact with my narcissistic mother soooo many of my gut issues completely disappeared overnight. I hadn’t been able to eat until 1-3pm daily for months because of how intertwined she was into my life, which was NEVER the case before I had kids. About 80% of it was gone when I woke up the following morning. It was the biggest sign to me that I had made the right decision. I had been dealing with those gut issues on the daily for about a year.
I went through the whole chabang. Have seen a longer list than that. This abuse is no joke. ❤
facts
@@elucidatelixir keep your chin up. Hugs.
Thank you for sharing this! I’m hopeful that you will share more about the connection with physical symptoms/chronic illness.
I hit a major burnout during the abuse that took me years to recover from. At the time I just thought it I was having a health relapse, but after years of abuse, I know that my body couldn’t cope.
It’s seldom talked about and would be incredibly validating for a lot of us I’m sure.
Check on all of it.. or, didn't get formally diagnosed with ptsd but, the psychiatric nurse who was helping me map my trauma, said I have had severe relational trauma, which is affecting me so strongly that I am struggling to fill my own most basic needs like sleeping and eating. 😳
I am on disability now. After over a decade of this type of abuse. The covert type is extremely hard to spot and escape from. Especially when you are already suffering from some of the health consequences. It's so gruesome that one human can cause so much destruction and permanent damage in lots of people's lives. 😢
Thank you Jim.
I suffer with insomnia at times but I thought it was due to me starting menopause. Never thought it could be attributed to narcissistic abuse
Autoimmune disorders
Exceptional summary
You just described my past five years, including the 2 1/2 years my divorce took after she left me. Virtually every symptom you described.
💯% I experienced this.
:c
But how do I try to fix those pieces, once they've broken?
So my stepmother is very narcissistic. It doesn't affect me anymore because I'm grown, but how do I help my siblings that still live with her besides just telling their mother is a crazy birch??
@Chloe-404 Education is EMPOWERMENT. Like your doing now ! Expose them to videos like Jim's And other Clinicians, who are experts in narcissistic abuse! Empower them it's critical, their mental and physical health is in danger! All the Best 😊
Get them in social activities that validate their talents and make sure those activities are the ones they enjoy. They have to feel safe in them i.e they don't get a storm of criticism or chastising about those activities
Sports to regulate the stress already stored in the body+ somatic exercise and if you can get away with it somatic therapy. If you notice SHAME already setting in, public speaking and theater is your best counter. They will learn to speak up and stand up for themselves. Fear shame and guilt are Narc biggest weapons.
Bless them with a sense of physical confidence and physical autonomy by teaching them self defense or any other martial arts class
Hug them a lot, tell them how much they matter. Good luck
I also need help with this. . . my poor sibs. . who the hell stands up for them since i moved to the other end of the country?! I have just recently gone no contact. . i even recieved threats that my uncle is going to come drive to me and bring me to my mum "let's see how brave you are when you have to say all this to her face" . . They are all making me out to be the abusive one when i've not been abusive. I don't have to be. . All I have to do is confront them on their abusive behaviour and apparently that's abuse, ha! Plus, I had been saying it to her face for many years and still no proper accountability or proper change was made. . hence, here we are still. I feel a strong sense of needing to be very careful with how I go about this
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It gave me high blood pressure.
How does someone develop histrionic personality disorder? Is it related to narcissistic abuse?
What if you're like that naturally without the narcissistic abuse? What is that?
😢-yes cptsd is horrible 😢
I thought you were going to speak to health issues, all the things you speak of sound like mental illness'.
I would like more information about physical health problems due to CPTSD.
For instance:
Chronical digestion issues, gastritis, colitis, ulcer. Colitis can also lead to anemia.
Hormonal issues.
Heart issues, arrhythmia.
Aw poo