Danish Bashir
Danish Bashir
A very strange pose of sleeping in Narcissistic abuse survivors
A very strange pose of sleeping in Narcissistic abuse survivors
A very strange pose of sleeping in Narcissistic abuse survivors
Friday 14th June 2024
Learn why narcissistic abuse survivors adopt strange sleeping poses and how these behaviours are linked to trauma responses.
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Episode Overview
- Strange sleeping poses can be a result of trauma from narcissistic abuse.
- These behaviours are survival mechanisms aimed at self-preservation.
- Sleeping patterns may include hypervigilance and hiding under blankets.
- Understanding body signals is crucial for healing from trauma.
- Healing often starts with recognising and addressing these trauma responses.
Your body is telling you to rest while keeping an eye out for danger
Ever wondered why you sleep in strange positions or have odd sleeping habits? This episode of 'Heal from within after Narcissistic Abuse with Danish' dives into the peculiar sleeping poses of narcissistic abuse survivors. Danish Bashir, a psychologist and certified clinical trauma specialist, shares his professional insights on how trauma from narcissistic abuse manifests in our sleeping patterns. He explains that these behaviours, such as sleeping with half your face covered or with your eyes open, are survival mechanisms.
Your body is trying to stay vigilant while also seeking a semblance of rest. Danish opens up about his own experiences, revealing how he used to hide under heavy blankets or behind curtains to feel safe from the narcissist's gaze. He emphasises that these coping mechanisms are not weird but are deeply rooted in trauma responses aimed at self-preservation.
The episode also touches on how these behaviours can be a form of somatic regulation, helping the body to process stress and anxiety. Danish encourages you to pay attention to your body's signals and understand that healing starts from within. If you're struggling with similar issues, this episode offers a compassionate and informative perspective that might just help you make sense of your own experiences.
Tune in to learn more about how to recognise and address these trauma responses in your journey towards healing.