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Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
The Overwhelming Abuse Tactics & Feelings of Narcissistic Abuse - Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A
Sep 22, 2023
This podcast episode explores overwhelming abuse tactics and feelings in narcissistic relationships. It covers topics such as love bombing, gaslighting, isolation, physical abuse, rage, victim playing, and financial abuse. A survivor shares her story of overwhelm, and resources are provided for those experiencing abuse. The episode also discusses societal expectations, healing, and introduces a new sponsor specializing in assisting survivors of domestic violence.
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- Narcissistic abusers use overwhelming tactics such as love bombing, gaslighting, isolation, and financial abuse to gain control over their victims.
- Survivors of narcissistic abuse often struggle with feelings of overwhelm, the need for validation, and challenges in seeking support and understanding from society.
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The Overwhelming Control Tactics of Narcissistic Abuse
This podcast episode explores the overwhelming control tactics used in narcissistic abuse and the resulting feelings of overwhelm experienced by survivors. The episode delves into the concept of trauma and the powerlessness victims feel in the face of overwhelming force. Love bombing is discussed as an initial tactic used to overwhelm victims and break down their defenses. Gaslighting, guilt, fear, obligation, and intimidation are highlighted as abusive behaviors that contribute to emotional overwhelm. The episode also explores different types of overwhelm, including emotional overwhelm, information overwhelm, decision overwhelm, and time overwhelm. The tactics of gaslighting, guilt, fear, financial abuse, isolation, and the victim player role are examined in detail, showing how these techniques contribute to the overwhelming experiences of survivors. The episode concludes by discussing post-separation abuse, the rumination of the trauma, and the ongoing challenge of healing and processing the overwhelm.
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