Breaking the Cycle: Managing Urges to Contact a Narcissist
When you experience an urge, when you want to contact them, your Sns is dominant or your nervous system is not regulated.
Picture this: you’ve just managed to distance yourself from a narcissist, but the urge to reach out is overwhelming. Danish Bashir, a Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Professional and Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, sheds light on this tricky situation in this episode. He explains why these urges hit you hard and how they’re tied to neurological disorganization that happens when you cut ties with a narcissist. It's like your brain is going through withdrawal, similar to breaking an addiction.
Danish dives into practical techniques for regulating your nervous system, so you can resist the temptation to make that call or send that text. By focusing on your physical and emotional safety, and practicing interoception—tuning into what’s happening inside your body—you can find a way to calm those urges. Simple actions like dropping your shoulders and relaxing your body can make a big difference.
If you’re looking for effective strategies to break free from the cycle of contacting your abuser, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Tune in and take the first step towards reclaiming your peace of mind.