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After being romantically involved with a narcissist, you may experience flashbacks. For example, you may recall past abusive episodes where the narcissistic abuser raged, hit, terrorized, or manipulated you. These intrusive memories can occur when you are awake, regardless of what you are doing, and when you are asleep in the form of nightmares.

You may experience difficulties adjusting to a 'normal' life again. For example, if the abuser has manipulated you into believing that you have no power in the relationship, you may have a hard time making decisions, even the smallest ones such as choosing what to buy at the grocery store.

As a consequence of all the gaslighting you have been subject to, you may find it difficult to trust your judgment and perception of reality again.

Further, you may experience symptoms including intense distress, temporary memory loss, confusion, headaches, pain, nausea.

The effects of a toxic relationship with a narcissist are traumatic. As such, they should never be underestimated. Detaching from the relationship, learning about this type of abuse, and going to therapy will help you understand what happened and guide you through your healing journey.

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