f you’re reeling in the aftermath of the blitzkrieg of Narcissistic abuse, it doesn’t take long to realize that your body feels like it has aged years. Your muscles are stiff, your joints hurt, you feel tired all the time (and it’s not from all the crying). You feel rundown, overwhelmed, and always seem to be a step or two behind. Visions of salty and sweet snacks dance through your head and you give in more often than not. Perhaps you have a hard time getting out of bed in the morning, no matter how much sleep you got, and you often feel more energized at night than during the day. Other symptoms might include: tiredness, fearfulness, arthritis, anxiety, depression, reduced memory and difficulties in concentrating, insomnia, and inability to lose weight. Do any of these symptoms describe you? If yes, it’s likely that you suffer from adrenal fatigue. Being abused by a Narcissist keeps your body in an almost permanent fight-or-flight state. This forces your adrenal glands to pump out cortisol at high levels. Not only does this often cause an unsightly pudge over time, it also causes your adrenal glands to go into overload to the point that they simply can’t keep up any more. When this happens, your ability to tolerate stress is severely lowered. This causes you to experience fatigue and exhaustion, which are enhanced by the inability to sleep through the night. Not only did the Narcissist try to destroy you emotionally, your body is paying the price, too.
Posted on: Mon, 15 Sep 2014 14:12:22 +0000
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