When a narcissist disappears from your life, they leave destruction in their wake. Through their love bombing, gaslighting, and manipulation, theyve managed to turn you into a shell of your former self, with no clear way back to who you once were.

How a narcissist can ruin your life?

Life with a narcissist can be extremely stressful, leading to depression or anxiety. It can also make you physically sick. You may feel it in the pit of your stomach. This isnt surprising, as stress and dismay are often coupled with a gut disturbance.

Does a narcissist ever let go of a victim?

Whatever the reasons for starting the relationship, it will eventually end. Narcissists tire of their victims when theyve exhausted their supply of care, money, or whatever else they were after. As quickly as they entered your life, they leave it, which can leave the victim incredibly confused, broken, and lost.

How does a narcissist devalue you?

Hence, the narcissist begins to put their partner down or holds back on being intimate or showing their affection. When their partner pushes back, the narcissist might turn things around—perceive themselves as the victim and blame their partner, which allows them to further devalue them.

What damage can a narcissist do to you?

In a blog published on Psych Central, author and researcher Kim Saeed wrote that narcissistic abuse acts like traumatic stress and can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Studies suggest that long-term traumatic stress affects three major parts of the brain - the hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, and amygdala.