But as any victim of truly narcissistic abuse can tell you, the real test for determining if the abuse is narcissistic or not, is to ask the question “was there INTENTIONAL INFLICT OF EMOTIONAL DAMAGE?” (IIED). So how can you tell if you, or someone you love, may be the victim of narcissistic abuse? Narcissistic abuse creates no visible wounds, yet the damage can be long-lasting and devastating, causing CPTSD (Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Trauma bond and CPTSD can be broken and, with the right help, the effects of narcissistic abuse can be reversed. World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day is June 1.

Source: Stuff May 28, 2022 04:13 UTC