The Hidden Damage of Narcissistic Abuse

Narcissists can cause unspeakable damage. The damage can be life changing to their victims, and sadly some victims never recover from the physical, emotional, verbal, financial, or psychological abuse. Studies have shown children of narcissists develop brain damage from psychological abuse, and maltreatment. These changes can lead to devastating effects on the lives of their children as they grow up into adults. This is true for adults as well especially in relationships, marriages, friendships, family dynamics, and work relationships with someone has narcissistic personality.

Victims of narcissistic abuse have many of the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, including the following below:

• Flashbacks, nightmares, or easily startled.
• An overwhelming sense of guilt, regret, or shame.
• Reliving the trauma from the narcissistic abuse.
• Being on-alert 24/7 Easily startled by loud or unexpected noises.
• Hallucinations
• Feeling detached from your emotions or body, not feeling like yourself.
• Avoidance behavior or avoiding situations like large crowds or anything that reminds you of the abuse.
• Avoiding relationships, or not being able to trust others.