Episode 5: Self-Care For Stress & Trauma

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Some simple distractions to help you feel better in the acute stages of narcissistic abuse recovery

When we made vows to the narcopath, we promised to cherish and honour him. And we did. While he proceeded to do exactly the opposite for us. Undervalued, undermined, plundered, raped, discarded and destroyed by our most loved and trusted other? It's crazy making.

NOTE: The following are DISTRACTION techniques to be applied alongside a mindful approach to healing. The Mindfulness of ACT or Buddhist Psychology asks us to be present with our bodies, senses and environment, but distraction brings an essential balance to trauma recovery. I’m not suggesting that these simple distraction techniques will heal your trauma from narcissistic abuse, but if you are still in shock from narcissistic abuse, you might have forgotten how to be kind to yourself. Here are some gentle reminders……