Narcissistic abuse refers to the psychological, emotional, and sometimes physical maltreatment inflicted by individuals with narcissistic traits or narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). This type of abuse often leaves deep, lasting impacts on victims. Here are some key aspects of narcissistic abuse:

Characteristics of Narcissistic Abuse:

Manipulation:

• Gaslighting: This is a form of manipulation where the abuser makes the victim doubt their reality, memory, or perceptions. It involves lying, denying facts, and twisting the truth to make the victim question their sanity​​.
• Triangulation: The narcissist might bring in a third party to reinforce their perspective or to create jealousy and rivalry, further destabilizing the victim​.
  

Emotional Abuse:

• Devaluation: After initially idealizing the victim, the narcissist begins to criticize, belittle, and demean them, stripping away their self-esteem and self-worth​.
• Silent Treatment: Ignoring or refusing to communicate with the victim as a form of punishment or control​.
  

Control and Domination:

• Isolation: Narcissistic abusers often isolate their victims from friends, family, and support systems to maintain control and dependency​​.
• Financial Control: They may control the victim’s finances, making it difficult for them to gain independence​​.
  

Psychological Manipulation:

• Love Bombing: Initially overwhelming the victim with affection, flattery, and attention to quickly gain their trust and affection​​.
• Projection: Accusing the victim of the very behaviours and faults the narcissists exhibit themselves.
  

Physical and Sexual Abuse:

• Though less common, narcissistic abuse can also involve physical and sexual violence. This aspect of abuse serves to further dominate and control the victim​​.

Impacts on Victims:

Psychological Effects:

• Trauma and PTSD: Victims often experience symptoms of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including anxiety, flashbacks, and severe emotional distress​​.
• Low Self-Esteem: Continuous devaluation erodes the victim’s self-esteem and self-worth, making it difficult for them to trust their own judgment​.
  

Emotional and Social Effects:

• Isolation: The victim may become isolated from their support network, feeling alone and misunderstood​.
• Depression and Anxiety: Chronic exposure to narcissistic abuse can lead to severe depression and anxiety​.

How You Can Heal:

Rose can assist you with recovering from narcissistic abuse with a Shamanic Healing Session using Shamanic Techniques that will:

• Remove negative intrusions and energy;
• Replace lost or stolen life-force energy;
• Discover the source of abuse;
• Heal the original trauma;
• Erase the programmed responses;
• Create new empowering behaviours;
• Seal the energy body to prevent further leakage of energy or intrusions.

Spirit may include additional information and guidance tailored to your experience and healing process. More than one session may be required.

Resources for Further Reading:

These sources provide comprehensive insights into the dynamics of narcissistic abuse, its characteristics, and its profound impact on victims.

Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/toxic-relationships/201707/narcissistic-abuse

Healthline: https://www.healthline.com/health/narcissistic-abuse

Verywell Mind: https://www.verywellmind.com/signs-of-narcissistic-abuse-syndrome-4155227