Prajinta Pesqueda
Prajinta Pesqueda
Melancholy and the Infinite Sadness: "prolonged grief syndrome"
Melancholy and the Infinite Sadness: "prolonged grief syndrome"
Melancholy and the Infinite Sadness: "prolonged grief syndrome"
Tuesday 8th March 2022
Discover prolonged grief syndrome and its impact on survivors of narcissistic abuse. Find hope and healing with Prajinta Pesqueda on N.A.R.C. Troopers.
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Get the buttons here!Healing from Prolonged Grief After Narcissistic Abuse
Following a relationship with a person suffering from narcissistic personality disorder, an individual can experience a variety of difficulties, hardships, challenges, misery. Many people also feel a loss of their sense of identity, purpose or hope.
Imagine waking up one day to find your entire sense of self shattered, and your world turned upside down. That's the harsh reality for many who have endured narcissistic abuse. In this episode of 'N.A.R.C. Troopers', host Prajinta Pesqueda dives deep into the heart-wrenching topic of prolonged grief syndrome, a condition recently recognized in the fifth edition of the DSM.
This isn’t just any kind of grief; it’s an enduring sorrow that can linger for months, even years, after escaping the clutches of a narcissistic partner. Prajinta unpacks the psychological turmoil that follows such a relationship—the loss of identity, the abrupt return to a harsh reality, and the brain's chemical chaos. She explains how these factors combine to make recovery an uphill battle. But it’s not all doom and gloom. This episode is also a beacon of hope.
Prajinta stresses the importance of self-compassion and patience, urging survivors to be gentle with themselves as they navigate their healing journey. She reminds listeners that while the path to recovery is tough, it’s also a chance to rebuild and rediscover oneself. If you or someone you know is grappling with the aftermath of narcissistic abuse, this episode offers both understanding and practical advice to help light the way forward.