Isolation After Narcissistic Abuse

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[KerryLeighBrett]

I havent seen my family 7 months nor my friends. My mother died at 5, my father was never at home because he was making money. I have low self worth, Narcissistic has opened a can of worms. He starting sleeping with a transvestic. My previous ex who I loved was emotionally unavailable. Wow life is hard. I am from South Africa, now live in beautiful Costa Rica. I do suffer from depression, my brothers ex wife also a Narccistic treated him so badly. We both suffer from trauma. Teeth grinding, sometimes smoking. I am an introvert, empath, over achiever at work. After all the pain, moved into a shell. I prefer to be alone. If a guy ask me out I dont think so because I dont need to be devalued. They notice your weakness they will use it against you.

[starseeddreamer]

I’ve been isolating myself for 3yrs now.. I do need love!! My brain feels fried from all the stress that’s been piled on top of my shoulders again, and again, nonstop for decades!! I have to break this pattern of depression and isolation..awareness is key. Thanks for your videos ❤

[kyles]

"Our adult relationships mirror our childhood until we heal." Really profound David, thank-you for your insight xx

[theharringtons]

I have lived like a hermit for 15 years. I go to work and come home...I have no friends or family..its a very lonely existence..I just don't know how to break down the walls of my prison I have made for myself

[SobreaDireita]

Isolation is good. I feel im peace. I love be alone, work alone, do all the things alone. If other people talk to me, i will talk back, if is not, is ok. Be independent and solitary is part of my personality, i couldn't be different. I like it.

[ethanschiltz]

I've isolated. People slowly discard you, even the people closest to you. We become focused on all the problems the narcissists have caused us, and we leave their sphere of influence. I accept this sacrifice while I build my case. I've spent 7000 hours fighting these cockroaches, when in the beginning I just wanted resolution.

[marier]

I'm there right now 😏. After a very sick and aggressive parent, I built a cage for myself and can't find a way out...

[astrobat]

What upsets me though is when "well meaning" people tell me that I need to love myself first before I find the "right people". So, with that logic, should I remained isolated indefinitely? Until I "love" myself? To me, it is almost victim shaming.

[karenk]

Isolation after this horrendous experience was comforting and healing. The pandemic facilitated my connections with my siblings and my closest long-term friends, which continues now. My parents did not cause this; he did. I married very young and absorbed his sick world. Today I am more healthy and whole than I have been for years. Life is good,

[craig]

Hey David isolation has taken a toll on my well being it's very depressing !

[jammetmalibu]

I am isolated now, smear campaign took out my last connections. I have accepted this and only am my real self in this and other outlets. I am working on getting my own life back and am almost there. Lesson learned. Moving forward. Thank you David for your help and support. You are such a soothing and true person. It comes across very well.

[valeriep]

Oh no... isolating and compulsive buying... That is me. 😔

[HeatherDMorris]

My mom was mom and dad and was wonderful and loving. Seems like she met every need. Dad didnt respect some serious boundaries and I contribute that to me letting men control me and not being about to say no. Until now . After marriage with strict fake religious narcisist and knowledge I have strong boundaries so, thankful for the narcs BS because I am in the knowing now ! What's sad is, the innocence of " love ", is gone and I dont like that part.i wish I could be crazy about someone again but dont see that happening and I've been 17 months single and in counseling ( yes I'm counting .haa ! ) . Thank you for the video ; )

[ohmegah]

After years of getting my ex bpd out of my head. I was diagnosed with ptsd, disociative syndrome and depression. I developed ticks and stayed home and overeating, buying things that make me feel good. I drank too much. Now i go to theraphy, my problems are there still but i know what im dealing with now.

[mamakitty]

I didn't notice the isolation at first. I did it slowly. I started to collect intimate ojects... funny you should say that. They make me feel safe and bring some pleasure. I had my online purchases in the packaging lined up on my side of the bed between me and the dresser. I sometimes use a folding desk on the bed to work and noticed that I was arranging some gold braided cord and to two sets of bike lights purchased on Amazon around me. I was smiling thinking how much I liked them. That was yesterday. Then I started searching up isolation today. Found your video and was a bit surprised about the "inanimate" objects comment. When I think back to childhood, my mother flat out ignored me. In a department store I'd say Mom about 50 times and would wonder why she just couldn't hear me! I remember going to bed and putting stuffed animals all around me. I discovered finally Jan 2019 that I am married to a narc. I am actually surrounded by them. I am slowly clawing my way back to me. I reached out to someone that haven't spoken to since I first got married. She didn't even question me. I told her to not tell him that I reached out. I need to get back to me without alerting anyone.

[becca]

Going thru this right now. It's horrible

[jewelsbarbie]

So many points in this video spoke to me, especially when you said “Adult relationships mirror our childhood until we heal”. It’s like we’re emotionally stuck/stunted in our childhood age when the abuse really started to affect us, and the healing allows us to mature into an adult (emotionally). I just found your channel, and newly subbed. Thank you very much for helping us understand and heal.

[polypocket]

Just horrible... thanks for the advice.

[nicholecornes]

And thats where i am now today its not good

[aroojaziz]

I’m going through this right now. Thanks for the advice. I appreciate it.