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Coping mechanisms like minimizing and denial often develop as a way to survive the narcissistic abuse. In this episode, we're unpacking some of the most complex coping mechanisms people develop when they’re stuck in a narcissistic relationship: rationalising the abuser’s behaviour, blaming themselves, and defending the narcissist. constant chaos.
These survival techniques are incredibly common but often misunderstood, leaving many people feeling confused, stuck, and isolated.
I dive deep into why these behaviours develop, how they protect us in the short term, and why they can ultimately hold us back from true healing.
Understanding why these survival mechanisms develop is essential to making positive changes.
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Order my book Fake Love – Understanding and Healing from Narcissistic Abuse here
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Nova xx
By Nova Gibson4.7
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Coping mechanisms like minimizing and denial often develop as a way to survive the narcissistic abuse. In this episode, we're unpacking some of the most complex coping mechanisms people develop when they’re stuck in a narcissistic relationship: rationalising the abuser’s behaviour, blaming themselves, and defending the narcissist. constant chaos.
These survival techniques are incredibly common but often misunderstood, leaving many people feeling confused, stuck, and isolated.
I dive deep into why these behaviours develop, how they protect us in the short term, and why they can ultimately hold us back from true healing.
Understanding why these survival mechanisms develop is essential to making positive changes.
Need Support, Extra Resources? Resources and Online Counseling (worldwide) information Here
Order my book Fake Love – Understanding and Healing from Narcissistic Abuse here
You can leave a Rating and a Review here
You Can Share this Podcast here
Join me on FB here
Join the private FB group here
Join me on Instagram here
Join me on YouTube here
Want to support the channel? Please Buy me a coffee ❤️
Thank you for listening!
Please remember the information in this episode is not intended to substitute for therapy is general and strictly the opinions of the host.
Nova xx

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