Danish Bashir
Danish Bashir
How a narcissist hijacks your Identity | (Warning: It's ruthless)
How a narcissist hijacks your Identity | (Warning: It's ruthless)
How a narcissist hijacks your Identity | (Warning: It's ruthless)
Sunday 4th February 2024
Discover how narcissists hijack your identity and replace your voice with theirs. Learn practical steps to reclaim your true self and begin your healing journey.
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Episode Overview
- Narcissists use pseudologic and hyperrationalisation to make you doubt your reality.
- They replace your voice with their own, leading to cognitive and emotional changes.
- Trauma bonding and Stockholm syndrome make it hard to break free.
- A simple journaling exercise can help you reconnect with your true self.
- Recognising gaslighting is crucial for reclaiming your identity.
It's like an alien entity, a demonic spirit, taking over your body because you do not know how to think anymore.
Ever wondered how a narcissist can completely hijack your identity? In this episode, Danish Bashir, a Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Professional, dives deep into the ruthless tactics narcissists use to replace your voice with their own. By comparing the process to a tongue-eating louse taking over a fish's mouth, Danish vividly explains how narcissists insert their 'voice' into your psyche, gradually dissociating you from your authentic self.
He breaks down the methods they use, such as pseudologic and hyperrationalisation, to make you doubt your reality and feel like you're the crazy one. Through real-life examples, Danish illustrates how narcissists manipulate their victims into questioning their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. The episode also covers the emotional toll this abuse takes, leading to alterations in cognition, emotions, and overall personality. You'll hear about Stockholm syndrome and how trauma bonding makes it even harder to break free.
Danish doesn't just leave you with the grim reality; he offers practical advice on reconnecting with your true self through a simple yet powerful journaling exercise. This episode is a must-listen for anyone trying to understand the insidious nature of narcissistic abuse and seeking tools for recovery. Don't miss out on learning how to reclaim your identity and start your healing journey.