Can We Find Strength & Self-Worth Again After Narcissistic Abuse?

Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of self-doubt, fear, or anxiety without knowing why? For many survivors of narcissistic abuse, these feelings linger long after the toxic relationship has ended, casting shadows on their lives that are hard to shake. But healing is possible, and reclaiming your peace and confidence can be a transformative journey.

Recovering from narcissistic abuse is a challenging journey. It is essential to have an adequate support system, and a strong will to overcome the abuse and regain control over your life.

The Lasting Impact of Narcissistic Abuse

Often, victims of narcissistic abuse require long-term therapy. This form of emotional abuse can leave many unseen and deep-rooted wounds. The victim may even experience anxiety, fear, and panic in the absence of ‘obvious triggers’.

For instance, Neha had been married to a narcissist for 16 years. After she left him for good, Neha would continue to experience stomach aches, chest pain, and nausea. These symptoms persisted despite her medical treatments. She could not understand why she was suffering from these physical concerns.

Neha’s doctors eventually recommended therapy. In therapy, she confronted her subconscious pain that was manifesting as health issues. During her marriage, she always felt anxious, tensed, and stiff in the presence of her husband. His fear was deeply embedded in Neha’s mind, and even after leaving him, her mind and body remembered the emotional trauma.

Therefore, to recover from narcissistic abuse, it is essential to identify and heal the deep-seated emotional wounds and then consciously work to reframe your thoughts and behavioral patterns.

The Holistic Approach to Healing Narcissistic Abuse

At Holistic Living Wellness Studio, our therapists follow a unique approach to support survivors of narcissistic abuse. We combine counseling, hypnotherapy, and alternative healing techniques like past-life regression to help our clients overcome past trauma and create a life of peace and happiness. Let’s explore our holistic healing methods.

Compassionate Counseling Skills

Our skilled therapists engage in essential skills such as active listening, communication, empathy, and compassion during their counseling sessions. It is quite crucial for the therapist to form a strong therapeutic alliance with the client and gain their trust, as a victim of narcissistic abuse often finds it difficult to trust others. Hence, the therapist should create a comforting and safe space where they can express their feelings and thoughts without feeling judged or inferior.

Moreover, our psychotherapists strictly abide by laws of confidentiality and privacy. All information shared during the sessions remains confidential unless there is a threat to self or others. A therapist must allow the client to open up at their own pace and have the right to discontinue the sessions in case of any discomfort.

A client’s well-being and comfort is always the top priority.

However, it is important to remember that therapy may bring up suppressed pain, hurt, anger, and other emotions. Confronting your past is not always easy. The sessions may feel triggering, but that is all a part of the healing process. At every step, your therapist will offer genuine support and encouragement.

Alternative Therapies For Narcissistic Abuse

Our therapists specialize in alternative therapeutic modalities including Hypnotherapy, Regression Therapy, and Healing. We believe in integrating the mind, body, and soul to achieve desired results.

According to research conducted by Mr. Sanjeev Mittal, a very senior therapist at Holistic Living Wellness Studio, narcissistic abuse has a highly complex impact on the person’s emotional, mental, and physical well-being. In some cases, the victim may become desensitized to the abuse, accepting it as a ‘normal’ part of life. This state of numbness then leads to poor physical health, repetitive mental health issues, and a sense of detachment from self and reality.

Therefore, the treatment plan should target a person’s physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. This integrated approach empowers the individual to overcome the past, rebuild their sense of self, stay grounded in present reality, and take active steps to build a better future.

Neha’s Experience of Narcissistic Abuse

As earlier mentioned, Neha suffered from narcissistic abuse for 16 years, and had no idea about it! For most years she believed that she was not good enough. She kept putting effort into her marriage, but it was like moving in circles. Her now ex-husband was never satisfied! He would make comparisons with other women, and belittle her in social settings, which would eventually break her self-esteem little by little every time.

Neha had even lost her job due to low self-worth. She was just living on autopilot mode, merely breathing. Her friends and family were of no help to her as they could not understand the emotional turmoil she was going through.

With no solution in sight, Neha started feeling exhausted and helpless. It reached a point where she stopped feeling anything at all. Just to avoid the fights at home, she started agreeing with whatever her husband asked her to do.

This soon developed into anxiety attacks. Every morning Neha would experience one where she would be drenched in sweat after the episode. Noticing her husband’s indifference towards her illness, she got the courage to pack her bags and leave him eventually filing for divorce. But this did not solve anything. She kept on experiencing frequent anxiety attacks and was always in a state of constant fear.

Her physical health started deteriorating rapidly. She became more prone to infections, and frequently fell sick. No medical treatment seemed to work for her.

Neha’s Healing Journey

After a lot of failed medical treatments, she decided to give therapy a go on the recommendation of her doctors. She approached Mr Sanjeev Mittal for her counseling sessions.

Her journey was challenging and liberating. She confronted the pain of 16 years!

I loved my husband and I did everything to build a good marriage. Yet, his narcissistic ways could never be changed, and I became a victim of it.

Through Mr. Sanjeev Mittal’s constant support and his therapeutic techniques, she found the courage to heal. It was a gradual process. Through each session, she reclaimed her sense of self, shed emotional burdens, and found inner peace. Over time, Neha transformed into a more resilient, empowered individual. She learned to trust herself, forgive those who didn’t understand, and attract relationships that were healthy and supportive.

Neha’s healing journey was challenging yet liberating. “Thanks to Mr. Sanjeev Mittal and the entire team, I finally moved on and built a better life for myself,” she says. Her story is one of resilience and hope, a reminder that healing from narcissistic abuse is possible.

Conclusion

Narcissistic abuse harms your emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Therefore, it is essential to take therapy that involves a union of mind, body, and soul.

The integrative approach at Holistic Living Wellness Center helps the individual overcome the ill effects of abuse, and build a healthier sense of self. It provides healing to remove negative emotional blocks and empower the person to regain control of their life and take active steps to improve their overall well-being.

How To Book Your Session?

To book an offline or online therapy session with the Holistic Living Wellness Studio, you can click on our WhatsApp link to initiate a FREE 10-minute chat or call with our therapist. We will then set up a convenient appointment time.

You can even connect directly with us at 91–9321073548.

Start your journey towards transformation today!

Originally published at https://www.theholisticliving.org.in on July 23, 2024.