Clutter And Depression As a Symptom of a Toxic Relationship and as a Symptom of CPTSD After a Toxic Relationship - Are you living in clutter? One of the least-discussed symptoms of CPTSD as a result of a toxic relationship is the way you keep your space - your home and/or office. This can take one of two forms: extreme organization and obsessively clean - or cluttered and disorganized. In both cases, there parallels we can draw to our pasts and our toxic relationships.

But when people are obsessively clean and organized, most people won't see this as a negative issue (unless it gets to the point of OCD, but that is another video). Today, though, we are going to discuss clutter and how it is often a symptom of CPTSD, as well as some solutions you can try to resolve this in your own life.

Let's start by discussing what problematic clutter looks like for those of us who aren't sure if we fall into the "problem" area here.

You feel uncomfortable at home due to clutter

You are told (or you say) that you have "too much stuff"

You feel embarrassed to let people into your house because of clutter

You feel kind of paralyzed and like you cant clean or organize due to all the "stuff" you have

Strong emotional attachments to some of the stuff in the house - certain items or collections

You waste time because of the clutter

You have piles or overstuffed shelves/drawers - maybe even a room you never let anyone in due to clutter

You want to declutter, but you feel like you have trouble deciding what to let go

You get more stuff - you keep shopping - despite the fact that you have no more places to put things

You get so overwhelmed that you rent a storage space to put your clutter into

You have problems at home, work or in relationships caused by cluttering

You have areas in the home that are unusable due to cluttering

You don't really have a "place for everything," therefore you don't always put "everything in its place"

When we are in a toxic relationship, we have no control. Whether the narcissist dictates our cleaning schedule (like my first narcissist did) or they make us feel out of control in other ways (like my ex-husband did), we often find ourselves feeling stuck, lethargic or just plain exhausted during and after these relationships. We keep things for sentimental reasons, for example, or we keep them because we think we will use them one day. We might keep stuff because it helps us feel secure or in control in some way.

The solution isn't going to happen overnight but there are things we can do to change our ways for the better and improve our lives.

You already know that clutter can make you feel stressed and leave you less free time to enjoy your life. We know it can ruin our social lives and cause tons of other issues. But did you know that simple mindfulness can quickly allow you to cut through the clutter (even more than cleaning)?

Practical solutions:

1. Get some help! If you can afford it, pay someone to come over and help you get things organized. Or recruit your kids. Or offer to help a friend declutter their home and in return, ask them to help you declutter yours. It can be very overwhelming and sometimes just having a second set of hands makes all the difference.

2. Take baby steps. I have a free 30-day decluttering program over at Life Makeover Academy - go check that out and sign up. You don't have to do it all in 30 days - but if you take the time to work through the steps when you can, your home will be decluttered by the end of the program.

3. If you’ve always found it too difficult because you think the task is too big, give yourself fifteen minutes a day to focus on the clutter. When you break a task down, you’ll find that it’s easier to do.

If you've personally managed to overcome a clutter habit, share your best tips and tricks in the comments section now!

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Clutter And Depression As a Symptom of a Toxic Relationship and as a Symptom of CPTSD After a Toxic Relationship - Are you living in clutter? One of the least-discussed symptoms of CPTSD as a result of a toxic relationship is the way you keep your space - your home and/or office. This can take one of two forms: extreme organization and obsessively clean - or cluttered and disorganized. In both cases, there parallels we can draw to our pasts and our toxic relationships.

But when people are obsessively clean and organized, most people won't see this as a negative issue (unless it gets to the point of OCD, but that is another video). Today, though, we are going to discuss clutter and how it is often a symptom of CPTSD, as well as some solutions you can try to resolve this in your own life.

Let's start by discussing what problematic clutter looks like for those of us who aren't sure if we fall into the "problem" area here.

You feel uncomfortable at home due to clutter

You are told (or you say) that you have "too much stuff"

You feel embarrassed to let people into your house because of clutter

You feel kind of paralyzed and like you cant clean or organize due to all the "stuff" you have

Strong emotional attachments to some of the stuff in the house - certain items or collections

You waste time because of the clutter

You have piles or overstuffed shelves/drawers - maybe even a room you never let anyone in due to clutter

You want to declutter, but you feel like you have trouble deciding what to let go

You get more stuff - you keep shopping - despite the fact that you have no more places to put things

You get so overwhelmed that you rent a storage space to put your clutter into

You have problems at home, work or in relationships caused by cluttering

You have areas in the home that are unusable due to cluttering

You don't really have a "place for everything," therefore you don't always put "everything in its place"

When we are in a toxic relationship, we have no control. Whether the narcissist dictates our cleaning schedule (like my first narcissist did) or they make us feel out of control in other ways (like my ex-husband did), we often find ourselves feeling stuck, lethargic or just plain exhausted during and after these relationships. We keep things for sentimental reasons, for example, or we keep them because we think we will use them one day. We might keep stuff because it helps us feel secure or in control in some way.

The solution isn't going to happen overnight but there are things we can do to change our ways for the better and improve our lives.

You already know that clutter can make you feel stressed and leave you less free time to enjoy your life. We know it can ruin our social lives and cause tons of other issues. But did you know that simple mindfulness can quickly allow you to cut through the clutter (even more than cleaning)?

Practical solutions:

1. Get some help! If you can afford it, pay someone to come over and help you get things organized. Or recruit your kids. Or offer to help a friend declutter their home and in return, ask them to help you declutter yours. It can be very overwhelming and sometimes just having a second set of hands makes all the difference.

2. Take baby steps. I have a free 30-day decluttering program over at Life Makeover Academy - go check that out and sign up. You don't have to do it all in 30 days - but if you take the time to work through the steps when you can, your home will be decluttered by the end of the program.

3. If you’ve always found it too difficult because you think the task is too big, give yourself fifteen minutes a day to focus on the clutter. When you break a task down, you’ll find that it’s easier to do.

If you've personally managed to overcome a clutter habit, share your best tips and tricks in the comments section now!

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On Being Fearless After a Toxic Relationship with a Narcissist (Plus Q&A) Don’t Let Fear Rule Your Life! Most anyone who has been in a toxic relationship with a narcissist can tell you that they have been, at some point, crippled by fear.

They fear the narcissist and their moods. They fear what will happen if they stay. They fear what will happen if they leave. They fear how leaving (and staying) might affect their kids, if they have any.

And often, fear is at the root of our choices. We do what seems the least scary, even when it isn't the best thing.

Fear is a sure enemy of success. It holds us back in so many ways. In prehistoric times, that fear and adrenaline could get you out of some serious messes, but in most modern scenarios, fear has evolved. We rarely need it to save our lives. Rather, today, fear has become a factor in holding back progress for many. Chances are, you’ve allowed this emotion to keep you from trying something new, taking a risk, or enjoying an opportunity. Check out these ways to push past it so you don’t let fear rule your life.

Know Your Purpose - Having goals set in place for your life can help you to overcome fear because you’ll have a roadmap for where you want to go. It’s easier to push past insecurity if you have a specific destination in mind, so take time to write down your goals and define your purpose in life. Knowing what you want is a strong motivator for progress.

Take Baby Steps - We often think we need to accomplish things in big ways. It has to be all or nothing. That’s not really the case, though. Often, you’ll find more success when you take baby steps to overcome your fears. Do just one small thing toward reaching your goal, and you’ll soon find you have the confidence to keep going.

Challenge Your Fear - People don’t challenge fear often enough. You can do this by examining the worst-case scenario. What’s the worst thing that could happen if you try? How likely is it that will happen? Would it be the end of the world if that event actually occurred? The answer is probably that you’d survive even your worst fear.

Talk It Out - Sometimes, talking to friends or to others who have done what you want to do is the best way to overcome your fear. Encouragement and support are great motivators when it comes to stepping out of your comfort zone. Realize that you don’t have to face everything on your own and recruit some inspiration from your network.

Reward Yourself - Finally, promise yourself a reward for when you accomplish your goal, despite the fear. You can even set milestones and give yourself a treat for each one passed. The reward is a powerful motivator for success. Knowing you have something to look forward to will help you to push past the fear.

Give these suggestions a try the next time you need to push past your fear. The more you do it, the easier it will become.

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How to Set Boundaries with ANYONE After a Toxic Relationship with a Narcissist, Plus Q&A - Confidence Booster - Setting Boundaries. You might be wondering how to set boundaries with a toxic person, or how to set healthy boundaries in general, We're going to cover all of that in today's show. Plus: how to set boundaries with a narcissist and how to set boundaries with everyone in your life.

What do healthy, confident people have in common? Setting clear boundaries. The healthier the person, the more clear and consistent the boundaries.

Setting boundaries is a responsible way to express your comfort level with others and be in control of your personal space and agenda. People tend to focus on themselves and sifting everything through their personal filter.

How they engage with others and get their needs met ranges from highly-functional to downright manipulative. The only thing you can control is how you respond and engage others.

If someone is asking too much or intruding on your personal space or time, it is up to you to set the tone for what being in relationship with you looks like. You determine what you allow in your life and what is simply too much.

How does setting boundaries boost confidence?

If you aren't in the habit of being clear with your boundaries, you may struggle with inappropriate feelings in this regard.

You may equate setting boundaries with being inflexible, rigid, unkind, too independent, or worse.

Your personality, upbringing, or community culture may have sent the wrong message - that you must be accommodating to be of value. If this is the case, I assure you that isn't true.

Setting boundaries boosts confidence because there is a consistency between your personality, preferences, mental health, and actions.

Being able to draw a line in the sand or operate in a manner that fits your needs feels good. It isn't self-indulgent to hold the line and have personal standards; it's healthy. Our mental health is tied to our decisions. The more decisions we make that reduce conflict or mitigate it in a healthy way, the more in our right mind we feel. This fuels confidence.

How to set healthy boundaries? The key to setting boundaries is being honest, healthy, and consistent.

Check yourself and make sure that the boundaries you set are fair and are based on solid principles. That way, when someone comes against you with their dysfunction, you can hold true to your position in confidence. Be consistent. Oftentimes, boundaries are violated when they aren't consistent. Being fair, firm, and consistent sets the tone with others and they respect the clear, predictable boundaries. As you move through life, honoring your boundaries and seeing the impact you have because of them, your confidence and self-assurance will skyrocket.

Ways to Say No

1. Sandwich with compliments.

2. Offer your reasons.

3. Kind, but brief.

4. Say not right now instead of no (if appropriate).

5. Offer an alternative.

6. Vague but effective.

7. Not no, but maybe.

Examples of each way to say no gracefully are included in the video.

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Narcissists Make You Doubt Yourself (How to Deal with Being Underestimated) - How to Deal with Being Underestimated, PlusQ&A - Most everyone can think of a time when they've been underestimated, but if you've ever been in a toxic relationship with a narcissist, you were probably underestimated more often than the average person.

This can lead you to believe that you're not good enough. It can make you doubt yourself. And if you're not careful, being consistently underestimated can cause you to stop believing in yourself.

And when you believe you're not capable of being what you want to be - well, sometimes, you actually end up manifesting a life that you don't want. You end up becoming something that you don't want to be.

You can choose to lie down and accept this.

But I propose that you change the way you see this whole thing.

Because you can also choose to first recognize the limitations of the person who is doing the underestimating, and then you can choose to use this to your advantage.

Consider the following.

Early in his career, Walt Disney was fired from the Kansas City Star because, as his editor told him, he “lacked imagination and had no good ideas.”​

Oprah Winfrey was fired from her first television job as an anchor in Baltimore for getting “too emotionally invested in her stories.”

Steven Spielberg desperately wanted to go to the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts was rejected by them multiple times.​

Thomas Edison's teachers told him he was “too stupid to learn anything.”​ He was later fired from his first two jobs for not being productive enough.

As a child, Albert Einstein had a hard time communicating and learning in a traditional manner.​ He was considered a "below average" in intelligence and a big problem child by his teachers.

After Harrison Ford's first small movie role, an executive took him into his office and told him he'd never succeed in the movie business.​

Lucille Ball was kicked out of acting school — after one month, because her teachers said she did not have what it takes to be a successful actress.

Can we all agree that these people would go on to become legendary successes?

So, what does that tell you?

Being underestimated for these people might have been painful for a moment, but they picked themselves up by the bootstraps and carried on. And I'd like to think that part of the reason they did succeed was because they took that negative energy and turned it around.

You can do that too. In this video, I'll explain how I release that negativity, and I get focused on what I really want. And then I get all Bruno Mars on their butts and I start singing "Don't believe me. Just watch!"

The next time someone underestimates you, I want you to remember that being underestimated can be a good thing. Let them sleep on you - let them believe that you won't or can't do what you want. Let them think as little of you as they want.

And then I want you to turn around and prove them wrong. Use this as motivation. Show the world and yourself that they are wrong. DOn't give up on yourself and your dreams - keep going. Keep trying until you make it happen.

And then you'll get your best revenge - you'll be living your best life, being your best self - being happy and fulfilled - while they continue to live in their negative stew of a life.

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How To Control Panic Attacks (For Toxic Relationship Survivors) - The AWARE Method for Overcoming Panic Attacks (Actionable Self-Help Tips) -

All of us experience anxiety from time to time but this is especially true for people who have been in toxic relationships with narcissists. And, it's tougher when it evolves into a full anxiety attack of a panic attack. This is something that most of us will experience at some time in our lives and that can ultimately become crippling as you worry that heading out into public spaces could result in fainting, or that falling asleep could trigger an episode.

Fortunately, there are ways to treat panic attacks and with the right approach, these methods can be highly effective at getting the problem under control and even preventing them altogether. One such option is to use the ‘AWARE’ strategy.

What is AWARE?

AWARE is an acronym that stands for:

Acknowledge and Accept

Wait and watch

Actions to make yourself comfortable

Repeat

End

The key to this is essentially to accept that the attack is happening and not to try and ‘fight it’. Instead, you simply acknowledge it and then ‘watch’ it as you go about your business as usual. The very best way to fight a panic attack? To continue acting as though it’s not happening.

When you first notice a panic attack begin, you will find that the symptoms can be somewhat similar to what you imagine a heart attack to be like.

As you may expect, this in itself can be a highly distressing prospect and actually creates much more anxiety. Other people are actually afraid of anxiety attacks themselves because they dislike the experience so much.

Thus it’s common to start worrying about the panic attack itself as well as whatever triggered it. It’s this subsequent panic that can lead to escalation and ultimately result in the individual passing out of collapsing.

And this, in turn, is why it’s so important not to try and ‘combat’ the effects of a panic attack through sheer will. Instead, by ignoring the panic attack, by recognizing it for what it is and by being comfortable and allowing it to run its course you can actually find that it goes away much more quickly. What’s more, is that once you lose the fear of the symptoms, it will eventually stop happening altogether.

Of course, it is still important to try and remove yourself from any potential danger – which may mean pulling over if you are driving or removing yourself from a public space. Be sure to see your doctor before using any self-help tips you find on this channel or anywhere on the internet.

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10 places you can meet new friends as an adult - how to revive your social life after being isolated in a toxic relationship

When I left my narcissist ex-husband, I found myself in a weird place...I looked around me and realized I had very few true friends left. No one to go out with or hang out with. I needed to get a social life.

Narcissists isolate us to maintain their influence over us and minimize the number of people who will help us see their flaws and who might support us in our efforts to leave them.

When we finally do get away, a lot of us end up with few friends or social connections While some of us need solitude, we also all need to socialize

We have to overcome social anxiety - I've made vids on that before and if you want me to make more vids on that, let me know in the chat/comments. But today we are going to talk about some actionable ways to actually revitalize our social life.

1. Start with support groups. If you haven't already, join a support group. If you're over the narcissistic abuse recovery groups, join the Shine Buzz Daily group, the SPAN Book Club or the QueenBeeing BEEs (Boldy Evolving Empaths) - queenbeeing.com/group-support or /span

2. Reconnect with old friends - those people you lost touch with. They are likely to understand.

3. Go to church, synagogue or another kind of spiritual place.

4. Get involved in the community - join clubs, committees, groups in your community - activities, Moose Lodge, Elks Lodge, community center, PTA, etc

5. Start your own group - book club, knitting group, bowling team

6. Speaking of sports, join a local softball, volleyball or bowling team

7. Find a place where everybody knows your name - a coffee house, restaurant, or another hangout place

8. Neighbors, neighborhood

9. People you work with

10. Meetup.com - people who have similar interests

In this video, we'll cover all the ways you can make friends as a grown-up so you can revive your social life after being isolated in a toxic relationship.

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Storytime! How the Worst Moment in My Life Turned Out to Be the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me - My narcissistic mother called CPS on me and it turned out to be the best thing that could have happened to me. I'll fill you in on why and how my life changed for the better after that.

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Live support for narcissistic abuse survivors - Tuesday afternoons. Subscribe to this channel and hit the bell notification to be notified when I'm going live, and/or text ANGIELIVE to 33222 to be texted 5 minutes before each session. I offer free daily video coaching to help you discover, understand and overcome narcissistic abuse in toxic relationships! I like to call it toxic relationship rehab. If that sounds good to you, hit that subscribe button. https://www.youtube.com/user/AuthorAngelaAtkinson?sub_confirmation=1

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Want to Level Up Your Life? Quit Faking Happiness! YOU really can be happy and fulfilled after a toxic relationship with a narcissist. Quit Faking Happiness and Learn How to Live Authentically

Many people are content with the lives that they lead on the surface, but deep down, crave something totally different. The most common excuse is that “they could have it worse, so there’s no point in complaining.” You have to be happy by your own standards. If you’re not happy working 9 to 5 at your office job, then make a change in your life. If you want freedom from a corporate job and want to start your own online business, go for it!

Don’t settle for a mediocre lifestyle and pardon it just because “things could be worse.” Of course, things could be worse. You could be homeless, crippled, starving, and tons of other unfortunate things. Don’t let that stop you from doing what you dream of - always strive for the best of the best.

Become that person you always daydream of being, because it’s attainable. The only thing holding you back from achieving these dreams is yourself. The people around you can’t control who you are or what you find happiness in doing.

You have to set your own goals and, more importantly, strive to achieve them. By feigning happiness, you’re barely fooling the people around you, but you can never fool yourself.

You’ll always have that feeling that you’re not content, or that you wish you were somewhere else in life. Everyone else might think you’re pretty happy doing what you’re doing, but you know the truth.

Even some of the people closest to you might see through your façade and realize that you’re feeling stuck. If you let it be known that you’re looking for a change in your life, those opportunities are more likely to present themselves.

The most important part of living a wholesome life is knowing what you want out of this world. Don’t try to convince yourself that stocking shelves at a grocery store is what you want.

If you want to see every corner of the world, you should strive to accomplish that, because at the end of the day, you’ll feel much more accomplished than you would living your typical, everyday life that helps make ends meet, but doesn’t do anything to contribute toward your personal satisfaction.

When you finally accomplish whatever goal you’re working towards, you can tell people that you’re happy and actually feel that way deep down. It will be refreshing to be truthful about your life.

Discover. Understand. Overcome. It's how smart people change their lives! Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/AuthorAngelaAtkinson?sub_confirmation=1

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**LIVE EVERY TUESDAY! Never miss a live session! Just text "AngieLive" (no spaces) to 33222 and I'll send you a text each time I get ready to go live!

Schedule a coaching appointment with me at http://narcissisticabuserecovery.online

Start your healing at https://queenbeeing.com.

Take your life to the next level at https://shine.buzz

Get my books at http://booksangiewrote.com, schedule a coaching appointment and/or pick up your free 7-day fear-busting email course (specially designed for narcissistic relationship survivors) at http://narcissismsupportcoach.com.

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Discover. Understand. Overcome. It's how smart people change their lives! Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/AuthorAngelaAtkinson?sub_confirmation=1

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Things to Remember on Valentine's Day for Toxic Relationship Survivors - Valentine's Day with a Narcissist is HARD. In this video, I'll explain what you can expect from the narcissist and how to deal with a narcissist on Valentine's Day. Plus, how to avoid getting hoovered or pulled back into the relationship on Valentine's day.

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*****Closed captioning provided by Athena Moberg and CPTSDFoundation.org, providing Daily Recovery Support™ to survivors and practitioners through trauma-informed education, resources, and daily calls, led with compassion that can only come from those who have experienced first hand how trauma can poison every aspect of your life and health. *******

**LIVE EVERY TUESDAY! Never miss a live session! Just text "AngieLive" (no spaces) to 33222 and I'll send you a text each time I get ready to go live!

Schedule a coaching appointment with me at http://narcissisticabuserecovery.online

Start your healing at https://queenbeeing.com.

Take your life to the next level at https://shine.buzz

Get my books at http://booksangiewrote.com, schedule a coaching appointment and/or pick up your free 7-day fear-busting email course (specially designed for narcissistic relationship survivors) at http://narcissismsupportcoach.com.

Join SPAN (Support for People Affected by Narcissistic abuse in toxic relationships) - AKA "The SPANily" - at http://queenbeeing.com/group-support.

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