Danish Bashir
Danish Bashir
Narcissistic abuse causes touch starvation & skin hunger
Narcissistic abuse causes touch starvation & skin hunger
Narcissistic abuse causes touch starvation & skin hunger
Thursday 28th March 2024
Explore how narcissistic abuse leads to touch starvation and skin hunger, and learn practical coping strategies with Danish Bashir.
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Get the buttons here!The Hidden Pain of Touch Starvation in Narcissistic Relationships
Episode Overview
- Narcissists often withhold physical intimacy, causing touch starvation.
- Victims may feel isolated, desperate, and question their self-worth.
- Touch starvation can lead to trauma bonds and emotional manipulation.
- Children of narcissistic parents may struggle with physical affection.
- Coping strategies like Havening can help survivors regain connection.
You keep chasing their tail, you keep doing what they want, only in the hope of one day getting a small breadcrumb.
Feeling starved for affection? In this episode, Danish Bashir, a Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Professional, dives into the heart-wrenching topic of touch starvation and skin hunger caused by narcissistic abuse. Danish explains how narcissists often withhold physical intimacy, leaving their partners feeling isolated and desperate for any form of affection. This episode unpacks the psychological and emotional impact of such deprivation, from the early stages of intense affection to the gradual withdrawal that leaves victims questioning their worth.
Danish shares personal stories and expert insights, making this episode a must-listen for anyone trying to understand the complexities of narcissistic relationships. He also touches on the broader implications of touch starvation, including its effects on children raised by narcissistic parents. The episode offers practical advice on coping mechanisms like Havening and self-soothing therapy to help survivors regain a sense of connection and self-worth.
Don't miss out on this eye-opening discussion that sheds light on an often overlooked aspect of narcissistic abuse.