No doubt, narcissistic abuse causes massive biological damage and fundamentally alters the hormonal makeup of survivors due to prolonged exposure to chronic stress. While most people, including myself, primarily talk about cortisol when addressing this issue, the reality is that there is a complex web of hormonal disruptions that occur at a cellular level, which need to be discussed. That’s what we are going to do today.
Today’s topic is five hormonal shifts caused by narcissistic abuse that doctors cannot explain. This topic is particularly close to my heart because most medical professionals do not understand this phenomenon, and unfortunately, survivors feel dismissed by the medical system. So, if you have ever felt like your body was betraying you after narcissistic abuse, if you have been told your symptoms are all in your head, or if you are struggling with unexplained health issues that started during or after your abusive relationship, this episode is for you. Stay until the very end as we unpack the science behind what is really happening in your body.
Dysregulated Cortisol Production
If They Do This… They’re a Narcissist
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