Narcissistic Abuse Syndrome
Know the signs
You may feel like you are teetering on the edge of your own existence. Crossing that bridge towards change can be terrifying, but something has to change. Many victims at the hands of narcissistic abusers struggle to understand what is happening, feel lost and confused, and even terrified and terrorized. Narcissistic Abuse Syndrome, while not a formal diagnosis, is a constellation of symptoms experienced by the victim of a narcissistic individual. Traits amongst these abuse victims include: sense of confusion and chaos, blaming themselves, ruminating over what they did wrong, feelings of worthlessness, isolation, abandonment of self, feeling like they are going crazy, loss of sense of trust towards self, feeling nervous and on edge, gaslighting themselves, self doubt, perfectionism, trying to "get it right," trying to prove oneself, longing to return to "the good old days," loss of family and friends, chronic deferment to the narcissist's needs, introversion, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and domestic violence.
Narcissism, Narcissistic, and Narcissistic Personality Disorder, what's the difference?
Guidance & Education
Narcissism exists on a spectrum from healthy narcissism, which includes asserting yourself, taking up healthy space in your own life and others, mutuality, exerting healthy boundaries, etc., to unhealthy narcissism, which is called malignant or pathological narcissism. This includes grandiosity, violating societal rules and boundaries of others, chronic lying and deceiving others, consistently creating conflict and confusion, using others, seeing others as things, denial, projection, lack of responsibility, raging, false victimhood, forced codependency, etc. Many perpetrators of domestic violence have malignant narcissism, a complete disregard for the wellbeing of their own family members. Most, if not all of the victim’s personal opinions, convictions, and sense of self are replaced by the narcissist’s preferences.
Regaining Your Self
Embrace Life’s Challenges
Whole Intergration Therapy was born out of a need and desire to serve other victims of Narcissistic abuse. You need an experienced therapist who has lived and learned experience with this type of abuse. Many times therapists know what the diagnostic criteria may be, but have limited understanding of the complex and systematic emotional, psychological, and verbal degredation of a victim's life. Whole Integration Therapy's mission is to give you the tools and techniques to achieve a balanced and fulfilling life by regaining your sense of self. Whole Integration Therapy is to provide you with the psychoeducation, be your witness, and validate what you have experienced, as well as provide the tools and self empowerment to rebuild your life.
I’m sure you’ll find W.I.T.'s services helpful and inspiring. Get in touch to learn more.