A relationship with a narcissist can feel like a never-ending cycle.

At one moment, you always feel like you're in the wrong. Anger ignites inside of you. But in the next moment, you’re showered with gifts and affection. You shut down your initial feelings, but then the same things happen again.

If you find yourself in a relationship with a narcissist, it’s never your fault. 

Narcissism exists on a continuum of varying degrees, making it difficult to pinpoint the red flags. However, Dr. Jaime Zuckerman is here to dissect the warning signs and the most effective ways to break free from the abuse.

Tune in to this episode on Narcissistic Relationship Abuse with Dr. Jaime Zuckerman.

 

Key points covered in this episode: 

 

 ✔️Spot the fairytale tactic. Dr. Jaime Zuckerman explains that even people of high stature aren’t immune to falling into the trap. One of the methods of a narcissist is labeling you as a soulmate on day one. It’s innately human to feel enamored, but be warned: It’s unusual and toxic.

✔️ Set an exit strategy. The destruction of a complex, layered relationship puts you at risk of physical and psychological harm that narcissists are capable of.  Make sure you have somewhere safe to flee and reach out to as many people as you can.

 ✔️Rebuild your self-esteem. Getting therapy is crucial. Victims of narcissistic abuse start to feel like a shell of their former selves. Being deprived of choice for so long, choosing a song to listen to or a dress to wear becomes extremely difficult.

✔️A relationship with a narcissist is a tightly spun web. Their behavioral patterns tend to be like spoiled food wrapped in a pretty package. Most of the time, victims don’t even know they’re abused.

✔️Narcissism is a cycle built on intermittent reinforcement. Every move a narcissist makes is calculated. Find the right moment to step back and evaluate the situation. You don’t have to endure this for longer. You have the power to escape.

✔️You can’t fix a narcissist. Period. End of story. Ready to start dating again? Surround yourself with supportive individuals a.k.a. “relationship checkers”.  Stop chasing potential. Be educated to avoid falling into the same trap.

Dr. Jaime Zuckerman respects how difficult it can be for people to seek treatment. In her practice, she creates a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment to help you feel better, do better and ultimately, live better. Dr. Zuckerman specializes in the treatment of adults presenting with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, adjustment to chronic medical conditions as well as everyday life stressors. These difficulties can greatly impact your ability and willingness to enjoy life, connect with loved ones, and effectively function in your daily life. 

 

As a trained Cognitive Behavior therapist, Dr. Zuckerman uses only interventions that have been proven effective by empirical research. She will assist you in the development of emotional coping skills, help you identify unproductive patterns of behavior that are keeping you "stuck" and replace them with more adaptive styles of interacting. Using various mindfulness-based techniques, she helps patients become more objective to their own worrisome thoughts and internal negative self-talk. You will incorporate your personal strengths into your therapy and work together to improve self-esteem and overall personal growth.

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