This post is not about being an endorsement for Dr. Perlmutters book, although it is by default~ its a post about self care. The severe stress of dealing with Narcissism dynamics and especially abuse is very hard on the body, which includes the brain. The combination of the bodys stress hormone production along with the lack of self-care and the often-present self-destructive coping mechanisms means destruction of health, which means recovery even when one finds sanctuary is more of a project. So whether were right now IN an abusive or stressful situation or were in a safer place, self-care is absolutely tantamount. What we put into our bodies and what we do with our bodies (including our brains) are absolutely essential to dealing with stress and recovering from stress and trauma. DHA is one of the essential Omega 3 fatty acids that we need to grow brain cells. Consider the impact of trauma from severe stress on the brain, physically. Gluten, especially if one has an intolerance toward it, causes all kinds of issues from inflammation to anxiety and depression. Various forms of sugar and sweeteners cause all kinds of health issues whether one is allergic or not. Regardless of whether one wants to trust a doctor writing a book or not, trust your own research about it. Remember that one of the results, indeed GOALS of Narc. abuse is for targets to avoid or even abandon self-care. It can even feel like an act of extreme selfishness for targets. But the fact is, when a persons health and wellness gets depleted, its harder for them to recover on their own, and no Narc. is going to be around to help a target get back on their feet. Its essential to build and maintain ones own physical, mental, and emotional health, and its NOT, NEVER WAS and NEVER WILL BE self-centered or selfish. Non-Narcissists know the difference between self-care and self-worship, so unless youre definitely a Narcissist, the odds are very low that youre going to become narcissistic by taking care of yourself. If you love your loved ones, its IMPORTANT to do self-care, to expect respect from others and to maintain self-respect, and to protect your boundaries and dignity. drperlmutter/about/grain-brain-by-david-perlmutter/
Posted on: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 13:52:49 +0000
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