Still struggling from the effects of an abusive relationship?
Many people do and sadly there is very little information available to be found online or in the written research, or with counselors and therapists that can help. The Gaslight Effect is not officially recognized, nor is it widely even known.
Even when it is accepted, recognized and known, not many people seem to know what to do about it to heal it.... The fact is being in a relationship with a narcissist over a long period of time has long lasting traumatic effects that can be extremely catastrophic to the person suffering them.
Do the following symptoms sound familiar?
Doubting yourself and your sanityFeeling like you’re losing your mindFeeling like you’re always apologizingYou’re second-guessing your memoryFeeling like you aren’t good enoughFeeling misunderstoodFeeling lonelyRuined self confidenceExtreme weight loss or weight gainUncharacteristic jealousy/insecurityFeeling like you don’t know the difference between right and wrongExtreme paranoia (being turned into an obsessive detective)Endless, repetitive obsessive thinking about your exConstantly trying to find explanations for what has happenedFeelings of helplessness and despairA desire to self-isolateFeeling desperately misunderstoodOverwhelming feelings of loss and griefExtreme bouts of rageAn inability to be comfortable with yourselfStrange dreamsSudden inexplicable anxiety followed by rapid dips into depressionThe list goes on....“Nobody understands!” I hear this frustrated cry from abused people a lot.
