Unmasking Pseudo-Healing: Are You Truly Recovering from Narcissistic Abuse?
Not feeling your emotions is not healing.
Imagine thinking you're healing from narcissistic abuse, only to find out you're stuck in a loop of pseudo-healing. In this eye-opening episode of 'Heal from within after Narcissistic Abuse with Danish', host Danish Bashir sheds light on the tricky territory of what feels like progress but isn't. Danish, a seasoned expert in narcissistic abuse recovery, dives into the often misunderstood experiences of trauma survivors that can be mistaken for true healing.
He discusses numbing, dissociation, somatization, and amnesia—common responses that might seem like steps forward but are actually forms of pseudo-healing. For instance, numbing might feel like emotional regulation, but real healing involves embracing the full spectrum of emotions. Dissociation, including depersonalization and derealization, might reduce pain temporarily but doesn't lead to genuine recovery. Similarly, somatic symptoms can distract from the core psychological issues, and amnesia might erase painful memories without resolving the underlying trauma.
Danish's compassionate yet straightforward approach helps listeners identify these pseudo-healing states and understand what true healing looks like. If you're on a journey to recover from narcissistic abuse, this episode offers crucial insights to help you distinguish between false progress and real emotional growth. Tune in to gain clarity and move forward on your path to genuine healing.