How to Stop Overthinking After Narcissistic Abuse
Have you ever found yourself staring at the ceiling, wondering how you ended up here? The relentless thoughts racing through your mind, the constant replaying of past events, the confusion, and the overwhelming sense of loss—it can feel unbearable. If you’ve been through narcissistic abuse, these feelings are common and understandable. It’s like a fog has settled over your mind, making it hard to tell what’s real from what’s been manipulated. After narcissistic abuse, one of the most exhausting experiences can be overthinking. Your mind gets stuck in a constant loop, replaying every conversation, every action, every detail, searching for answers. You might ask yourself: Why is this happening to me? What did I miss? Could I have done something differently? These questions rarely bring answers. Instead, they lead to more confusion, self-doubt, and exhaustion. The more you try to make sense of what happened, the more you lose touch with yourself. It can feel like a dark, lonely place—...