For some of us, out greatest challenges begin early in life as we struggle with how to live in the world. Teenage suicide is at a record high with the increase in bullying, cyber bullying, and the expectations to fit into a societal “norm.” Anorexia Nervosa, a disease that effects a lot of young women is a type of slow suicide where one wastes away to skin and bones. If not treated it will result in death by starvation or complications of the disease. As a teenager I suffered from Anorexia which resulted in a near death experience, where I was given a choice. I would like to talk about my slow suicide and why I chose to live.
Most people coming out of a Narcissistically Abusive situation are suffering from Trauma. They have PTSD of the complex variety. One of the symptoms of PTSD is the spinning of stories. Telling one’s story over and over again can initially help with processing the trauma. But there comes a point where it actually has the reverse effect. It keeps one stuck in the trauma. Healing your Narcissistic Abuse Story is an important part of recovery.
Anxiety and panic are very common PTSD symptoms that happen as a result of a traumatic relationship. In this video I talk about 5 ways to stop anxiety and panic.
Love is the highest power on earth. It’s what makes the world go round. It is the greatest healer! It is what brings us together. But sometimes it feels like love is what tears us apart. What do we do when love hurts? What do we do when we find ourselves hurting like we have […]
In my work in the field of narcissistic abuse I have noticed the link between toxic relationships and autoimmune disorders. It is a link well worth exploring, especially if you are suffering from an autoimmune disorder. The more I research healing on both an emotional and physical level, the more I see the connection between the two. Although I am a big believer that diet is important and the healthier our diet, the healthier our body, there is also an emotional component to consider.
Are you experiencing lack of support recovering from narcissistic abuse? As a therapist for people recovering from narcissistic abuse, one common complaint is the lack of support people are feeling in their recovery process. If you had lost a loved one to death, people would be there helping you. Even if you were going through […]
Would you like to know the 5 ways the narcissist uses your fears to hook you? The more we get to know ourselves; know our deepest fears and insecurities and work to bring healing to these parts of ourselves, the less we will be able to be manipulated by others. This includes the narcissists of the world.
Most people who suffer narcissistic abuse, don’t stop to think that they may actually have a lack of healthy narcissism. Narcissism, in itself, is not a bad word. It is malignant narcissism that causes all the trouble in the world. We all need a good dose of healthy narcissism in order to have strong self-worth […]
Do you find yourself suffering from the fear of abandonment? A psychologist I recently met, says that all fear of rejection is actually fear of abandonment. How many people fear rejection? Rejection is one of the most common fears, right along with the fear of death. As I go deeper into the understanding of the […]
