{"id":108391,"date":"2023-07-18T13:39:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-18T17:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=108391"},"modified":"2023-07-26T13:53:11","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T17:53:11","slug":"how-to-recover-from-a-narcissistic-relationship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-recover-from-a-narcissistic-relationship\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Recover From a Narcissistic Relationship: 3 Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Did you just get out of an abusive relationship? How can you recover from a narcissistic relationship?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <em>Power<\/em>, Shahida Arabi says that even after ending a relationship with a narcissist, the abuse may have long-lasting effects such as PTSD, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/low-self-worth\/\">low self-worth<\/a>, depression, and more. Because of these wide-ranging effects, healing can be a years-long process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is how to recover from a narcissistic relationship, according to Shahida Arabi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-post-relationship-recovery\"><strong>Post-Relationship Recovery<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arabi writes that it\u2019s important to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-go-easy-on-yourself\/\">be kind to yourself<\/a> during the process of learning how to recover from a narcissistic relationship by giving yourself plenty of time and allowing yourself to feel the full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/emotional-range\/\">range of emotions<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arabi also recommends that you: <strong>1) seek professional care, 2) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-practice-detachment\/\">practice self-care<\/a> based on your personal preferences, and 3) do activities that stimulate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/feel-good-brain-chemicals\/\">feel-good brain chemicals<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Long-Term Effects of Abuse and the Timeline for Healing<\/strong><br><br>As Arabi points out, PTSD and CPTSD are two main long-term effects of narcissistic abuse, and they\u2019re also common in abuse survivors in general. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/what-is-complex-ptsd-2797491\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PTSD is a mental health condition caused by an extremely distressing event<\/a>, and CPTSD is a condition usually caused by chronic or prolonged experiences of distress. Other experts support Arabi\u2019s assertion that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/ptsd-from-emotional-abuse-5210626\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">emotional abuse can lead to both types of this condition<\/a>. Some of the common symptoms of PTSD and CPTSD include flashbacks, nightmares, and intense feelings of sadness, fear, and guilt. Compared to PTSD, CPTSD tends to result in greater difficulty <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-manage-your-emotions\/\">managing emotions<\/a>, interpersonal relationships, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/consequences-of-low-self-esteem\/\">low self-esteem<\/a>.&nbsp;<br><br>In <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-body-keeps-the-score\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Body Keeps the Score<\/em><\/a>, Bessel van der Kolk explains that <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-body-keeps-the-score#traumas-impact-on-the-mind\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">victims of abuse are often haunted by the shame of their own actions or inaction during the traumatic experience<\/a> rather than the atrocity of their <em>abuser\u2019s<\/em> actions. Therefore, the trauma has a deep impact on their self-view and ability to interact with others. Additional <a href=\"https:\/\/curejoy.com\/content\/effects-of-emotional-abuse\/#:~:text=Long-Term%20Effects%20Of%20Emotional%20Abuse%201%20Depression%20And,Sleep%20Disorders%20And%20Nightmares.%20...%20More%20items...%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">long-term effects of emotional abuse<\/a> can include aggression toward others, eating disorders, substance abuse, and lower performance at work or school.&nbsp;<br><br>Other experts agree with Arabi that <a href=\"https:\/\/eddinscounseling.com\/how-to-heal-from-emotional-abuse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">healing from emotional abuse is a long-term process<\/a> that varies for everyone. Some factors that can lengthen the timeline for healing include: physical and sexual abuse on top of emotional abuse, a lack of support system of family, friends, and a therapist, difficulty acknowledging the abuse, and a lower level of natural resilience.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-professional-care\">Professional Care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During or after an abusive relationship, Arabi writes, it\u2019s important to speak to professionals who can help you <strong>make a plan to protect your physical and psychological safety and obtain legal support if necessary<\/strong>. Arabi\u2019s website Self-Care Haven provides some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.selfcarehaven.org\/resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">resources for urgent needs<\/a>, such as a mental health crisis. In addition, mental health professionals can help you determine what care you need to treat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/common-symptoms-of-trauma\/\">trauma symptoms<\/a> and other psychological effects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: As mentioned earlier in the guide, Arabi explains that ending a relationship with an abusive partner can be extremely difficult, and there can be many similar <a href=\"https:\/\/www.futurelearn.com\/info\/courses\/intimate-partner-domestic-violence\/0\/steps\/180937\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">barriers to seeking professional intervention or support<\/a>. For example, victims may fear that they won\u2019t be believed, feel ashamed or embarrassed about what\u2019s happened to them, not recognize the abuse because of the psychological manipulation, think they need to override their own needs to care for their children, lack trust in the medical system or law enforcement, and fear retaliation if their partner finds out they told someone about the abuse. Given these challenges, it can make a big difference when a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peoples-law.org\/helping-friend-who-may-be-victim-abuse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">friend steps in to offer resources<\/a> to someone they suspect is being abused.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside of traditional Western medicine, there are also many alternative forms of treatment that may help with long-term recovery. These include reiki healing (in which someone uses their hands to heal your spiritual energy), self-hypnosis (to improve your confidence and self-image), eye movement desensitization (a multistep process that uses rapid eye movements to counteract the effects of traumatic memories), and the emotional freedom technique (involves tapping specific points on your body to release blocked energy).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Some researchers assert that these types of techniques\u2014referred to as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7360199\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201ccomplementary and alternative medicine\u201d<\/a> (CAM)\u2014are particularly useful for treating PTSD in patients who don\u2019t get the desired result from conventional treatments or who experience negative side effects from pharmaceutical treatments (like antidepressants). As the term CAM implies, they can either be used in place of or in conjunction with other types of therapies depending on the individual needs of the patient.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-self-care\">Self-Care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Arabi asserts that in addition to seeking professional care, there are numerous avenues for healing through strategies you can do on your own or with non-medical practitioners. These methods offer ways to <strong>regain your confidence, practice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/compassion-for-yourself\/\">self-compassion<\/a>, and process your experience and emotions<\/strong>. Some can be done individually or with validating, supportive people who value you and won\u2019t judge or blame you for your abuse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arabi\u2019s suggestions include: spending <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/the-benefits-of-time-in-nature\/\">time in nature<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/music-therapy-for-mental-health\/\">music therapy<\/a>, support groups, reciting positive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/affirmation-and-visualization-7-habits\/\">affirmations<\/a>, practicing a religion, art therapy, narrative therapy (where you learn to re-frame the traumatic events in an empowering way), yoga, and inner child work (where you give yourself the soothing affirmation you didn\u2019t receive as a child).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: In <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/codependent-no-more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Codependent No More<\/em><\/a>, Melody Beattie <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/codependent-no-more#practicing-detachment-and-self-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">defines self-care<\/a> as living responsibly by being mindful of your needs, wants, emotions, and responsibilities toward yourself and others. Therefore, in addition to using the self-improvement and self-soothing strategies that Arabi describes, Beattie\u2019s definition includes detaching from others by avoiding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/accepting-responsibility\/\">taking responsibility<\/a> for their needs. One way to do this is to regularly ask yourself, \u201cWhat do I want or need in this moment?\u201d Although Beattie\u2019s advice is targeted toward codependent relationships and relationships in general, her recommendation may also apply to victims of abuse who feel responsible for the well-being or feelings of their abuser.)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-healthy-activities-that-stimulate-feel-good-brain-chemicals\">Healthy Activities That Stimulate Feel-Good Brain Chemicals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The next type of care Arabi recommends is seeking out healthy activities that will stimulate the release of feel-good brain chemicals such as oxytocin, dopamine, adrenaline, and serotonin. This strategy is helpful because you may experience withdrawal from these chemicals after leaving a narcissistic partner, and these activities <strong>replace your biochemical addiction to the narcissist with safer activities that <em>you\u2019re<\/em> in control of<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Oxytocin<\/strong> is a hormone that\u2019s released from bonding with people through some kind of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/physical-intimacy-in-a-relationship\/\">physical intimacy<\/a>. Arabi says that if you associate oxytocin with a narcissist ex-partner, it\u2019s helpful to find new ways to boost oxytocin such as cuddling with animals or other loved ones, hugging yourself, dating casually, and spending time with trusted friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dopamine <\/strong>is a neurotransmitter that makes us feel happy\u2014a chemical you may have previously received from intermittent kindness from a narcissistic partner in between the emotional abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adrenaline <\/strong>is a hormone produced as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/fear-response\/\">fear response<\/a> (which you may have gotten from the constant fear that your narcissistic partner would lash out at you), and it also has an antidepressant effect.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arabi says that instead of getting your fill of these chemicals from an ex-partner, you can find new sources by trying new, scary activities like extreme sports, traveling to a new country, or going on a roller coaster. Doing things spontaneously will also increase the rush of pleasure you get from trying something new.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Serotonin <\/strong>is another hormone that stabilizes your mood and self-esteem, and Arabi writes that low levels of serotonin can cause you to mentally fixate on your ex-partner. She recommends increasing your serotonin levels by spending time in the sunlight, taking B-vitamin supplements, getting massages, focusing on happy memories, exercising, and taking medications that can be prescribed by a mental health professional.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you just get out of an abusive relationship? How can you recover from a narcissistic relationship? In Power, Shahida Arabi says that even after ending a relationship with a narcissist, the abuse may have long-lasting effects such as PTSD, low self-worth, depression, and more. Because of these wide-ranging effects, healing can be a years-long process. 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