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I never experienced narcissism before and when my husband exhibited certain behaviors, I looked them up and Google listed narcissism. I was shocked! It is true and he is still behaving that way. I think my love and caring heart prevents me from seeing the way counselors do. But, he is gone and out of my life. We still have little things to do, but it is over and I made that clear. Why do I still doubt myself?
 

I think doubting yourself is normal. You have insights to your own behaviors that the personality disorders don't. Have you watched any narcissism focused videos on YouTube. Dr Les Carter's channel "Surviving Narcissism" is very good.
 
Everyone has good points but often the bad ones outweigh them. It’s really hard to see the dysfunction when you love someone.
I think doubting yourself is normal. You have insights to your own behaviors that the personality disorders don't. Have you watched any narcissism focused videos on YouTube. Dr Les Carter's channel "Surviving Narcissism" is very good.
 

I never experienced narcissism before and when my husband exhibited certain behaviors, I looked them up and Google listed narcissism. I was shocked! It is true and he is still behaving that way. I think my love and caring heart prevents me from seeing the way counselors do. But, he is gone and out of my life. We still have little things to do, but it is over and I made that clear. Why do I still doubt myself?
IMO...it's the steps you just have to go through, kind of like grief. You can drive yourself crazy, doubting yourself, blaming yourself etc. All the while, they stand by still trying to play the victim.

Hang in there, you're on to him now. He knows it. He'll be looking for some other person to charm and manipulate.

You're getting stronger each day you remain free of him.....
 
IMO...it's the steps you just have to go through, kind of like grief. You can drive yourself crazy, doubting yourself, blaming yourself etc. All the while, they stand by still trying to play the victim.

Hang in there, you're on to him now. He knows it. He'll be looking for some other person to charm and manipulate.

You're getting stronger each day you remain free of him.....
So, I am going through a phase that will end. I have already said no and we will never get together and that's it. I let him go on that note. I know in my heart we can't make a go of it. So, I'll just keep on trucking along and know that "this too shall pass".
 
I think doubting yourself is normal. You have insights to your own behaviors that the personality disorders don't. Have you watched any narcissism focused videos on YouTube. Dr Les Carter's channel "Surviving Narcissism" is very good.
I will check it out. Thanks a bunch.
 
So, I am going through a phase that will end. I have already said no and we will never get together and that's it. I let him go on that note. I know in my heart we can't make a go of it. So, I'll just keep on trucking along and know that "this too shall pass".
Yes, it will pass.
The more you get your power back, the universe will open up for you, and all the things, people, activities you were closed off to before, will reappear in your life.

Rid yourself of his negative, toxic behavior and get your life back. :)
 
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I never experienced narcissism before and when my husband exhibited certain behaviors, I looked them up and Google listed narcissism. I was shocked! It is true and he is still behaving that way. I think my love and caring heart prevents me from seeing the way counselors do. But, he is gone and out of my life. We still have little things to do, but it is over and I made that clear. Why do I still doubt myself?
The narcissist can paint such a realistic, make believe picture when it suits their needs that it is often difficult to extract ourselves from that. Most likely they have done this with others in their group, family or friends. I watched my father go from one persona to another in just the blink of an eye, depending on who was around to witness it. In your heart of hearts I believe you know what to do, but yes, it is very hard. I wish you the strength to do it.
 
So, I am going through a phase that will end. I have already said no and we will never get together and that's it. I let him go on that note. I know in my heart we can't make a go of it. So, I'll just keep on trucking along and know that "this too shall pass".
Yes... I've heard people (professionals and laymen alike) refer to it as "seasons." Those bad/sad seasons of everyone's lives do indeed end to make room for the next one. And there *will* be a next one... I think sometimes people get hung up on the grief and forget that fact.
 
Yes... I've heard people (professionals and laymen alike) refer to it as "seasons." Those bad/sad seasons of everyone's lives do indeed end to make room for the next one. And there *will* be a next one... I think sometimes people get hung up on the grief and forget that fact.
I am all in on going forward. Thank you for responding.
 
Yes, it will pass.
The more you get your power back, the universe will open up for you, and all the things, people, activities you were closed off to before, will reappear in your life.

Rid yourself of his negative, toxic behavior and get your life back. :)
Thank you for the wonderful support! I love the people on this forum.
 
I think doubting yourself is normal. You have insights to your own behaviors that the personality disorders don't. Have you watched any narcissism focused videos on YouTube. Dr Les Carter's channel "Surviving Narcissism" is very good.
Thank you for referring me to Les Carter videos! That helps a lot, again, thanks!
 


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