Why Narcissists Sleep Soundly After Arguments
Episode Overview
Narcissists can fall asleep quickly after arguments due to their need for control. They offload their emotional burden onto you, leaving you feeling shattered. Understanding this dynamic can help you reclaim your peace of mind. Personal anecdotes illustrate the impact of narcissistic behaviour. Healing from narcissistic abuse involves recognising these patterns.
They regulate their dysregulated emotional self through you.
Ever wondered why narcissists can drift off to sleep right after a heated argument while you're left wide awake, grappling with your emotions? In this eye-opening episode, Danish Bashir, a Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Professional, unpacks the bizarre phenomenon. Danish explains that narcissists are masters of control. During an argument, they manipulate your emotions, leaving you feeling shattered and confused, while they remain calm and detached.
This control gives them a sense of satisfaction, allowing them to relax and fall asleep easily. It's like they've offloaded their emotional burden onto you, leaving you to deal with the chaos they've created. Danish also shares a personal anecdote from his childhood, illustrating how his narcissistic father would fall asleep right after abusive episodes, leaving the family in turmoil.
This episode is a must-listen if you've ever found yourself staring at the ceiling, wondering how your narcissistic partner can sleep so soundly after causing so much pain. Tune in to understand the twisted dynamics of narcissistic behaviour and learn how to reclaim your peace of mind.