Danish Bashir
Danish Bashir
If you are doing this, you've outgrown the Narcissist
If you are doing this, you've outgrown the Narcissist
If you are doing this, you've outgrown the Narcissist
Tuesday 25th March 2025
Discover five subtle signs that show you've outgrown the narcissist in your life and are on your path to healing and growth.
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Episode Overview
- Feeling lighter and at peace when the narcissist isn't around.
- Pretending to care about their needs without emotional investment.
- Recognising their presence as unsafe and withdrawing emotionally.
- Stopping the need to explain or justify yourself.
- Finding the relationship dynamic exhausting rather than appealing.
You stop focusing on what they did wrong, and you start focusing on who you are becoming.
Feeling like you've outgrown a narcissist can be a significant milestone in your healing journey. In this episode, Danish Bashir, a Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Professional and Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, shares five subtle signs that you may have already moved beyond the grip of a narcissist without even realising it. Danish kicks off with the first sign - feeling lighter when the narcissist isn't around.
This newfound sense of peace and relief indicates that you're no longer emotionally dependent on their presence. You start to value your own company and seek solitude for genuine self-connection rather than out of fear or loneliness. The second sign Danish highlights is catching yourself pretending to care. Where once you were deeply invested in their moods and needs, you now find yourself going through the motions without the same emotional entanglement.
This emotional detachment signifies growth and reclaiming your emotional space. Next, Danish discusses how their presence no longer feels safe, and you stop pretending it does. Your body starts recognising the tension and unease around them, and you begin to withdraw emotionally, even if you're still physically present. Another key sign is that you've stopped explaining yourself. You realise they understand but simply don't care, leading you to stop justifying your feelings or actions.
This intentional silence protects your peace and signifies a shift out of the trauma bond. Finally, Danish talks about how the entire relationship dynamic no longer appeals to you. What once felt passionate now feels exhausting and unstable. You stop fantasising about them changing and focus on your growth and peace. By recognising these signs, you can see how far you've come in your healing journey. Ready to see if you've outgrown the narcissist in your life?
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