Why You Glow Up After Leaving a Narcissist
Episode Overview
Leaving a narcissist allows your body to heal from sleep deprivation. Chronic stress ages you prematurely; freedom from it reverses these effects. Trauma-induced facial changes diminish once you're out of the toxic environment. Balancing stress hormones improves overall health and vitality. Freedom from constant manipulation leads to increased energy and motivation.
The moment you leave them, you may struggle with insomnia for a while but then when you start sleeping better you start looking better.
Ever wondered why people often look and feel so much better after leaving a narcissistic relationship? In this episode, Danish Bashir, a Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Professional, breaks down the reasons behind this incredible transformation. Danish explains that once the burden of constant manipulation and stress is lifted, survivors often experience a 'glow up'. He shares five compelling reasons for this phenomenon, starting with the impact of sleep deprivation.
Without the constant disruption from a narcissist, your body can finally get the rest it needs to heal and rejuvenate. Danish dives into how chronic stress keeps you in a perpetual state of fight-or-flight, which ages you prematurely. Once free from this toxic environment, your body can start reversing these effects, leading to noticeable changes in your appearance and energy levels. Another fascinating point he makes is about trauma-induced facial changes.
When you're constantly stressed, your facial muscles are tense, and this tension shows up as lines and furrows on your face. Leaving the narcissist allows these muscles to relax, giving you a more youthful and relaxed appearance. Danish also touches on how high levels of stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline wreak havoc on your body, while good hormones like dopamine and serotonin plummet.
Once you're out of the toxic relationship, your body can balance these hormones, leading to improved overall health and vitality. If you're curious about why survivors of narcissistic abuse often look like they've been reborn, this episode offers valuable insights. Tune in to understand how leaving a narcissist can be the first step towards a happier, healthier you.