Reclaiming Power: A Breathwork Approach to Narcissistic Healing
Recently, I republished an article I wrote years ago entitled: Why You “Miss the Narcissist and what you should remember when you do. The response was overwhelming. A lot of people resonated with what I wrote, and it’s understandable as numerous individuals often discover themselves in relationships with partners exhibiting narcissistic personality disorder. (NPD) or display narcissistic behavior. Narcissistic relationships are quite prevalent nowadays because narcissists can come across as charming and attractive.
You see, the addiction to the narcissist is created early on in the beginning of the relationship. Love-bombing causes hope for a bright future together. Grand, romantic gestures, laser-focused attention, and epic dates are all set-ups for reinforcement of positive behavior that give us a break from the periodic abuse they subject us to. They create and cement the memories of a lifetime — and create a strong trauma bond in which the abuser and victim are bonded through shared intense emotional experiences.
Just like anyone else, we can fall prey to idealizing this harmful cycle because it seems to fulfill our fundamental human needs: love, belonging, and kinship. When the end of the toxic relationship finally arrives, whether it be imposed by us or the narcissist, grieving has its place too. If our grief is not addressed, it will get lodged in our brains, our hearts as nostalgia for a man or woman that never existed. You can miss the person you thought you knew. You can feel like it’s the end of the world.
Breathwork can be very helpful in overcoming the effects of narcissistic abuse. Through intentional and conscious breathing, individuals connect with their inner selves and release pent-up emotions and trauma. This process often results in heightened self-awareness, increased self confidence and the capacity to take positive actions towards building a more fulfilling and stable life.
Moreover, incorporating breathwork into your routine can effectively diminish stress and anxiety allowing you to open up new pathways for healing. For miracles. For light. For true love and self-love to enter.
Breathe. You do not miss the narcissist’s true self. You miss their false mask.
Remember your sense of self-worth — and never forget all the ways they tried to take it from you. If you’re ready to reclaim your power, heal from narcissistic abuse, and enhance both your physical and mental well-being, explore more offerings related to healing and overcoming grief on my website: www.impactbreathwork.com.
