Unmasking Narcissists: Strange Sleep Behaviours Explained
Episode Overview
Narcissists often create disturbances before bedtime to control their partners. They may obsessively protect their phones, even sleeping over them. Narcissists dominate bed space, pushing their partners to the edge. They withhold affection, treating partners like objects. These behaviours are patterns, not diagnostic criteria.
They need most of the area in your bed. It may be king size, a huge one. Ample space for both of you, but no, you will be pushed to sleep on edge.
Ever wondered why your narcissistic partner's sleep habits seem so peculiar? This episode of 'Heal from within after Narcissistic Abuse with Danish' takes a deep dive into the bizarre sleep behaviours of narcissists and how these actions impact those around them. Danish Bashir, a certified clinical trauma specialist, shares personal anecdotes and professional insights to shed light on this unsettling topic.
He recalls his own experiences growing up in a chaotic household where his parents' constant fights over trivial matters like the quilt would escalate into verbal and physical abuse. Danish explains that narcissists often create disturbances before bedtime to control and emotionally deregulate their partners. They might initiate arguments, protect their phones obsessively, or even dominate the bed space, pushing their partners to the edge both literally and figuratively.
One particularly chilling behaviour he discusses is how narcissists abandon their partners in bed, withholding affection and treating them like mere objects. Danish emphasises that these behaviours are not diagnostic criteria but rather patterns that can help validate your experiences if you're dealing with a toxic individual. He also warns against using these behaviours to label someone as a narcissist without further context.
If you've ever felt like you're walking on eggshells around bedtime, this episode offers valuable insights and validation. Tune in to understand more about these disturbing sleep patterns and how they reflect the deeper issues within narcissistic relationships.