PTSD From Emotionally Abusive Relationship

The feelings of guilt and shame we feel for putting up with them for so long are undoubtedly one of the most tortuous forms of hurt we will feel.

The thoughts of relaying how many red flags we overlooked, how stupid we feel for trying to see the good in these monsters where there is no good, and the shame we feel for having ever loved them can make healing so difficult.

This shame and guilt leads to PTSD from emotionally abusive relationship and can linger for years and decades if not treated correctly.

Feeling Anxiety

Due to all the stress of developing PTSD in abusive relationship or developing PTSD after abusive relationship both culminate in many of us developing anxiety and sadly having to be placed on some form of drugs.

Depression: PTSD From Emotionally Abusive Relationship

Depression, one of the many mental illnesses that we can develop because of being with these toxic people, is not uncommon.

And sadly, so many of us get stuck with this disease and only know how to handle it and cope in life because of taking pills.

For some, they use alcohol to manage throughout the day or drugs.

For others, they need to make them feel some pleasure, so sex with as many people becomes the norm.

And then, for others, when life is just too unbearable because the constant attacks from our memories are just too much, and people usually end up committing…

Suicidal Ideation

The one symptom that makes me pause every time I hear it or read it and leaves me feeling so sad and so angry, where I want to get revenge for the person who does it, is the act of committing suicide because of the nasty deranged, twisted malevolent evil garbage creatures called a narcissist.

My heart goes out to people who take their lives because the thoughts of what the narcissist put them through were just too much to bear.

It is because of this very symptom that overcoming PTSD from abusive relationship is a must.

A person can take their lives, and the narcissist will STILL tease, taunt, and spit on that person’s grave.

THIS IS NEVER THE ANSWER.

Insomnia: PTSD From Emotionally Abusive Relationship

Nightmares that keep you up at night. This is not too dissimilar to the first symptom.

Negative Self Talk That Leads To Self Hatred

Waking up and the first thing on your mind is how much of yourself you hate. Narcissists know how to condition and convince people to hate themselves.

Becoming Emotionally Numb: PTSD From Emotionally Abusive Relationship

Having been criticized and devalued for so long and then having everyone turn against us because of the smear campaign can leave so many people numb to life.

They give up and just think, “what is the point?”

Agoraphobia

It also is not uncommon for many people to develop many other phobias because of being with their ex-narc, an example being agoraphobia.

For some people they are scared to leave their homes, or even their bed.

Children are especially receptive to psychological torture if being raised by narcissistic parents.

Read more about Children and Narcissistic parents in this article: SIGNS OF DYSFUNCTIONAL PARENTS: THEY AFFECT THEIR KIDS.

Overcoming PTSD From Abusive Relationship

Healing, I know, can seem like it is not attainable, is possible.

Overcoming PTSD From Abusive Relationship is not going to be easy, but it sure as heck is worth it.

PTSD from emotionally abusive relationship doesn’t have to be a lifelong experience that consumes so much of your time.

As mentioned, I am not a therapist, but a survivor and fighter.

And therapy is easily one of the best ways that I learned how to heal. By talking and letting that pain OUT, instead of keeping it in, you will be able to unravel all the hurt and pain that you keep buried within.

Keeping that pain in, is like holding a ticking time bomb on you, never knowing when it will explode and destroy you.

If you have left your narcissist and still suffer from memories because of them, I highly recommend that you seek a therapist, as well as seeking a life coach.

Let the narcissist completely go by moving on with your life.

Stay strong. Be happy. And always become better.