12 signs that you are healing from narcissistic abuse

Narcissists love using various manipulation techniques to invalidate and make you question your own sanity.

Once you start your recovery process, you will gradually set yourself free from their abusive spell. As you go through the healing process, you will notice that gradually you start to question your inner critic. As the voice of your inner critic becomes quieter and quieter, you will feel more confident in your decisions and that is another sign that you are regaining your sense of self after the abuse.

10. You are more assertive

Another sign that your recovery is really in progress is when you notice that you become more assertive and clear about setting your boundaries.

Being able to set your boundaries is always extremely important. It is even more important when you are healing from narcissistic abuse. Narcissists aim at gaining full control over you and your life. The concept of boundaries doesn’t exist when you become their victim.

Regaining control over your life means that you become more conscious about staying in charge of who you are and how you want certain relationships to look like. You might notice that some relationships are not worth continuing and that is perfectly fine.

Setting healthy boundaries is a critical part of moving forward with your recovery.

11. You become more social again

Narcissistic abuse very often leads to isolation. You become socially awkward and withdrawn.

You start having problems trusting other people. Since narcissists love questioning your sanity through different manipulative techniques like gaslighting, you also stop trusting yourself.

Once you overcome this programming, you become more open and sociable. Going out, spending time with your friends, doing things that you love says a lot about your healing progress.

12. You become indifferent

When you stop checking on the narcissist on social media, when you stop going through your photos together, when you stop browsing the text messages they sent you, it is a clear sign that your healing process is in full swing.

Becoming indifferent is wonderful proof that you have successfully set yourself free from the narcissist’s spell.

Not caring about them is the best thing you can do. They certainly never truly cared about you.

Healing from narcissistic abuse is not an easy process. It might take weeks, months, or even years to fully regain control over your mental health and your life in general.

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