How Narcissists React When You Stop Chasing Them

I’ll never forget the first week I went no-contact.

It felt like withdrawal. I kept checking my phone. I had to fight the urge to explain myself, to say just one more thing. I had dreams about them. I missed them—desperately.

But every time I stayed silent, something inside me grew stronger.

And eventually, the cravings faded. The fog lifted. The anxiety shrank.

In its place came clarity. Self-trust. Peace.

And for the first time in a long time, I didn’t want to go back.


What You Need to Know If You’re Ready to Stop Chasing

If you’re thinking about cutting the cord—emotionally, physically, or energetically—here are a few things to remember:

1. They will react. Don’t take the bait.

Expect kindness, rage, guilt-trips, silence. Stay grounded.

2. You are not abandoning them—you’re choosing yourself.

They had a chance. They made choices. You’re not cruel for protecting your peace.

3. It will feel uncomfortable at first. That’s okay.

Healing feels unfamiliar. But don’t mistake discomfort for a mistake.

4. Don’t break your silence to prove a point.

Your peace is the point. Your indifference is the message.


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