Danish Bashir
Danish Bashir
3 Ways Narcissistic Abuse LOCKS Your Body
3 Ways Narcissistic Abuse LOCKS Your Body
3 Ways Narcissistic Abuse LOCKS Your Body
Wednesday 6th March 2024
Learn how narcissistic abuse affects your body and discover ways to heal with expert advice from Danish Bashir.
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Episode Overview
- Narcissistic abuse can cause your body to adopt protective postures.
- Common physical responses include guarding the gut and adopting a fetal position.
- These responses are survival mechanisms that become ingrained in your body.
- Healing involves completing these trauma responses through somatic exercises.
- Techniques like yoga and brain spotting can help release stored trauma.
Your body keeps a score of all these stressful experiences that it has ever been through
Ever wondered how narcissistic abuse leaves its mark on your body? In this episode, Danish Bashir, a Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Professional and Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, unpacks the physical manifestations of such trauma. He explains how survivors often find themselves in protective postures long after leaving an abusive relationship. Imagine constantly shielding your belly or curling into a fetal position—these are survival tactics your body adopts, thinking it's still in danger.
Danish breaks down three common physical responses: guarding the gut, adopting a fetal position, and shrugging shoulders with a clenched jaw. These are not just random habits but deeply ingrained survival mechanisms. Your body essentially gets 'stuck' in these trauma responses, unable to move on even after you're safe. Danish offers practical advice on how to 'complete' these trauma responses through somatic exercises, yoga, and other therapeutic practices.
He shares fascinating anecdotes, like clients discovering old fractures they never felt due to somatic dissociation. The episode is rich with relatable examples and actionable tips for anyone looking to understand and heal from the physical impacts of narcissistic abuse. Danish's approach is both compassionate and informative, making complex psychological concepts easy to grasp. If you're struggling with the lingering effects of narcissistic abuse, this episode is a must-listen.
It not only helps you understand your body's reactions but also guides you on the path to recovery. Ready to unlock the secrets your body holds and start your healing journey? Tune in and take the first step towards reclaiming your life.