Is Your Body Telling You You're with a Narcissist? 10 Signs to Watch For
Episode Overview
High resting pulse rate can be a sign of being stuck in survival mode. Random panic attacks may occur even in safe environments. Chronic fatigue often results from adrenal exhaustion. Unexplained rashes can be linked to constant stress. Sleep disturbances are common in narcissistic relationships.
'It's like having one foot on the gas and the other on the brake - that's exactly what's happening to your body.'
Danish Bashir, a Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Professional and Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, dives deep into the physical signs that your body might be sending you if you're in a narcissistic relationship. This episode, titled '10 Signs Your Body is Screaming You're with a Narcissist', provides a comprehensive look at how emotional abuse can manifest physically.
Danish shares his expertise and personal experiences to help you identify and understand these signs, offering a lifeline to those struggling with the trauma of narcissistic abuse. From a high resting pulse rate to random panic attacks, Danish explains how the constant stress and survival mode triggered by a narcissist can wreak havoc on your body. He discusses how symptoms like chronic fatigue, gut problems, and unexplained rashes are your body's way of signalling distress.
Using relatable metaphors and clear examples, he makes complex medical and psychological concepts easy to understand. One of the standout moments is when Danish talks about 'air hunger', describing it as a feeling of never getting enough air, which he links to the psychological sensation of being trapped or suffocated by the narcissist's behaviour. He also touches on vision problems and sleep disturbances, explaining how these issues are rooted in the body's response to prolonged stress.
Danish's approach is both empathetic and informative, offering practical advice on how to manage these symptoms. He emphasises the importance of regulating your nervous system and finding holistic ways to heal, such as through proper nutrition, exercise, and even Ayurveda. If you're feeling overwhelmed by unexplained physical symptoms and suspect they might be related to a toxic relationship, this episode is a must-listen.
Danish provides not just explanations but also hope, reminding you that these issues can improve with the right support and self-care. Are you experiencing any of these signs? Tune in to learn more about how to listen to your body's cries for help and take the first steps towards healing.