Danish Bashir
Danish Bashir
5 Ways A Narcissist Weaponizes Food To Abuse You
5 Ways A Narcissist Weaponizes Food To Abuse You
5 Ways A Narcissist Weaponizes Food To Abuse You
Friday 16th February 2024
Discover five ways narcissists use food to control and manipulate you, explained by Danish Bashir, a certified clinical trauma specialist.
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Episode Overview
- Narcissists disguise control as genuine concern.
- They criticise your table manners to induce anxiety.
- They make you feel guilty for enjoying your favourite foods.
- Constant criticism of body weight and diet undermines self-esteem.
- Controlling access to food weakens you physically and mentally.
They can't see you happy; this is why they have to destroy every single occasion they can.
In this eye-opening episode, Danish Bashir dives into the unsettling ways narcissists weaponise food to control and manipulate their victims. Danish, a certified clinical trauma specialist and narcissistic abuse recovery professional, sheds light on five specific tactics narcissists use to exploit food as a tool of abuse. From disguising control as concern to criticising table manners, Danish offers real-life examples and personal anecdotes that illustrate the insidious nature of this form of manipulation.
One particularly disturbing method discussed is how narcissists disguise their control as genuine concern. They may dictate what you eat under the guise of worrying about your health, leaving you doubting your own choices and damaging your relationship with food. Another tactic involves constant criticism of your table manners, making mealtimes a source of anxiety and stress. Danish also touches on how narcissists make you feel guilty for enjoying your favourite foods.
Imagine savouring an ice cream only to have a narcissist ruin the moment by commenting on its calorie content. This constant undermining erodes your joy and self-esteem, making you more dependent on their approval. Criticism of body weight and diet is another powerful weapon in the narcissist's arsenal. By making you feel self-conscious and judged, they manipulate you into seeking their validation.
Lastly, Danish discusses how narcissists control access to food and pick fights during meal times, weakening you physically and mentally to maintain their control. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the depths of narcissistic abuse and find ways to reclaim their autonomy. Danish's compassionate yet straightforward approach makes complex psychological concepts accessible, offering valuable insights for survivors and their loved ones. Are you ready to break free from this cycle of control?
Tune in to learn how to recognise these manipulative tactics and take the first steps towards healing.