Surviving Narcissism with Dr. Les Carter
Healing From Toxic Relationships, Featuring Dr. Stephanie Sarkis
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Quick takeaways
- Toxic relationships often begin with love bombing, leading victims to question their worth and feel isolated from support systems.
- Healing from toxic relationships requires prioritizing self-care, reconnecting with trusted friends, and seeking therapy to reclaim one's identity.
Deep dives
Understanding Toxic Relationships
Toxic relationships often start with a process called love bombing, where the individual is idealized and made to feel special before undergoing a dramatic shift to devaluation. This shift can lead to feelings of confusion and self-doubt as the person grapples with the changes in treatment and the loss of the affection they once received. Many individuals who experience this find themselves questioning their worth and attributing the changes in behavior to their own shortcomings, even when the reality is that they are being manipulated. The realization that the person they fell in love with is not the same as the one now causing distress can create a profound sense of isolation, especially if friends and family remain attached to the toxic individual.
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