In the weeks, months, or even years after the end of a narcissistic relationship, you may find yourself feeling inadequate, lost, or as though something is fundamentally wrong with you. You might struggle with feelings of unworthiness, a loss of confidence, and even feel guilty for things you said or did, wondering if you could have changed the outcome. Even though it's over, she still takes up so much of your headspace, draining your emotional energy. You can’t stop replaying the relationship, questioning your every move, and maybe even wondering if you were toxic too.
A narcissist brings out the worst in you. You may have reacted in ways you wouldn’t normally—shutting down, being sarcastic, or saying things you regret. The constant manipulation forces you into survival mode, causing you to raise your defences to protect yourself from the relentless psychological abuse. If you don’t heal these wounds, you may bring them into your next relationship, unknowingly sabotaging your chances for true love, connection, and trust.