When you are in a relationship with a narcissist, a trauma bond occurs and the brain functions in a certain way which secretes hormones into the body.
The hypothalamus in the brain secretes these hormones whilst going through narcissistic abuse which the body then craves and needs which keeps us trauma bonded to the abuser. Literally every cell of our body starts to feel addicted to the feelings of being in an abusive relationship
This type of toxic bond occurs when the abuser alternates between creating highs and lows within the relationship and offers reward or punishment as they deem fit. It can make you feel like you are going crazy! But you still want it in your life!!
They will train you that happiness is solely dependent on how well they can service and please. The bond can long outlive the relationship, leaving you craving comfort from the very person that hurt you.
You CAN break free from narcissistic abuse but it will take time, self kindness and knowing how. Breaking a trauma bond has been said to be 20 times harder than breaking the addiction to a drug but with support, the right vocabulary, trauma bond cutting skills all of this in your toolbox…it can be done
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