Surviving the Narcissist

Surviving the Narcissist

3 Seasons

Long-Term Narcissistic Abuse Can Cause Brain Damage. In fact, these two outcomes may be the most destructive result of emotional trauma over the long-term and is an added reason why if you have children with a narcissistic partner you should try to leave as soon as reasonably possible.

Surviving the Narcissist
  • Mental Health Trauma

    Episode 1

    Mental health trauma is ubiquitous and frequently experienced throughout the lifespan. A frequent sequela of traumatic experiences is functional impairment, which can result in decreased quality of life, morbidity, and poorer health outcomes.

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  • Common Feelings

    Episode 2

    It’s common to feel a combination of anger, betrayal, shame, and sadness after recognizing what is happening. Some might wonder if they’re to blame for what happened. Others may have a sense that they want to dismiss the abuser’s actions or rescue them altogether.

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  • Acute and Chronic Mental Health Trauma

    Episode 3

    Psychological or mental health trauma refers to a stressor experienced either directly or indirectly, resulting in significant and severe subjective distress.

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  • Abuse and Triggers Aren't the Same Pt 1

    Episode 4

    Narcissistic abuse changes the way survivors view the world and relationships.
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    Due to its nonphysical nature, it is often difficult for outsiders to see what is happening.
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    Many victims feel isolated, gaslit, and unable to relate to others based on their experiences.

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  • Abuse and Triggers Aren't the Same

    Episode 5

    Narcissistic abuse changes the way survivors view the world and relationships.
    -
    Due to its nonphysical nature, it is often difficult for outsiders to see what is happening.
    -
    Many victims feel isolated, gaslit, and unable to relate to others based on their experiences.

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  • Explaining Physical Reactions

    Episode 6

    After the fog settles in the aftermath of narcissistic abuse, you may be more confused than ever. For many, it can feel like that dust never settles. Instead, it is always there, ready to thicken at moment's notice. You may have days where you are feeling OK, only to suffer from insomnia for thre...

  • Slow Road to Recovery

    Episode 7

    Researcher Dow explains that the primary goal for a person who is healing form narcissistic abuse is often learning to trust themselves again after years of experiencing gaslighting in the relationship.

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  • Escape a Narcissistic Abuse Cycle

    Episode 8

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    Resources Links:
    Education Institute: https://cid-edu.org
    The Cognitive Institute: https://cognitiveinstitutofdallas.org
    The Parenting Firm: https://dr-rachel-levitch.cid-edu.org
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  • You Are Healing From Narcissistic Abuse

    Episode 9

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    Education Institute: https://cid-edu.org
    The Cognitive Institute: https://cognitiveinstitutofdallas.org
    The Parenting Firm: https://dr-rachel-levitch.cid-edu.org
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  • There Is No Linear Path To Recovery

    Episode 10

    Narcissistic abuse is particularly insidious as it almost always damages every aspect of a person’s sense of self including their mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. Because of this, it’s important to begin to heal from this form of abuse from the inside out. With the right res...

  • "Little Tips" Each Per Heals Unique Way

    Episode 11

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    Education Institute: https://cid-edu.org
    The Cognitive Institute: https://cognitiveinstitutofdallas.org
    The Parenting Firm: https://dr-rachel-levitch.cid-edu.org
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  • Breaking Trauma Bonds- Event Centrality

    Episode 12

    Although the association between trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms is well established, how such trauma is incorporated into identity, or the centrality of the negative event, is also of considerable importance in understanding the development of psychological symp...

  • Breaking Trauma Bonds-Mastery

    Episode 13

    Achieve healing in their lives using Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques

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    Education Institute: https://cid-edu.org
    The Cognitive Institute: https://cogniti...

  • Breaking Trauma Resilence

    Episode 14

    Resilience after trauma is one of the most compelling phenomena in contemporary traumatic stress research.
    What is resilience? Who is resilient and what makes them so? How can resilience be fostered in the wake of trauma? What can we learn from highly resilient individuals that will help inform ...

  • Breaking Trauma Bonds Pt 2

    Episode 15

    Resilience after trauma is one of the most compelling phenomena in contemporary traumatic stress research.
    What is resilience? Who is resilient and what makes them so? How can resilience be fostered in the wake of trauma? What can we learn from highly resilient individuals that will help inform ...

  • Breaking Trauma Bonds

    Episode 16

    We all do it: the bad-boy syndrome gives us doses of dopamine and allows us to feel in love without thinking about the consequences. Stop it!

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  • Overcoming Victimization

    Episode 17

    Learning how to recover from narcissistic abuse entails acknowledging your experience, setting appropriate boundaries, and taking excellent care of yourself. Reaching out for support from trusted loved ones or a therapist is also important, as they can provide much-needed comfort, validation, and...