Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse, Gaslighting, Codependency and Complex PTSD (4 Books in 1): Workbook and Guide to Overcome Trauma, Toxic Relationships, ... and Recover from Unhealthy Relationships)

by Linda Hill

Relationships with narcissists are held in place by the hope of a ‘someday better’, with little evidence to support it will ever arrive. –Ramani Durvasula

Teach yourself how to relax again. A narcissistic partner has you feeling on edge, waiting for their beck and call, and dealing with their high wants and needs. Keeping the body in this state constantly is extremely unhealthy. One good strategy is being aware of the toxic, negative energy when it arises—demanding your attention—and just… stop. Don’t respond immediately. Instead, sit still and become more aware of that demand rolling around in your head, then see yourself pulling away from it, or pushing it out of your way. Sit that way for several minutes, until you can go on to something else.

Although holistic therapy is a good addition to anyone’s goal of optimal health, it’s especially beneficial to those who live with anxiety, depression, high stress, and trauma. These are all states of mind that throw the entire body out of whack, which impairs our ability to respond in an effective way. Keeping the body in a constant state of fear, fight, or response mode can cause negative health effects in several of the body’s functions.