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Self-isolation becomes the only way narcissistic abuse survivors try to escape the pain. Many of them develop symptoms of agoraphobia, fear of going outside. They constantly want to stay at home because home is the only place where they feel safe. Even going to the grocery store can become extremely uncomfortable. Crowded places, bright lights and too much stimulation can trigger panic attacks.

their home becomes the only place where their nervous system feels protected. They no longer enjoy going out or meeting friends during this stage of healing. Even if they want to, they cannot bring themselves to leave the house quite often. They start finding comfort in repetition. They wear the same comfortable clothes, sleep in the same cozy bed,

and prefer a home with minimal decoration because familiarity makes them feel safe. Their home becomes their safe zone. Even inside the house, daytime can still feel difficult but the safest they often feel is at night when everyone else is asleep and the world becomes quiet That gives the nervous system a chance to finally relax This is how deeply narcissistic abuse can affect survivors What many people fail to understand is that this is not laziness weakness or being antisocial

It is a traumatized nervous system trying to survive. After living for years in an environment where danger could appear at any moment, the brain begins to associate the outside world with unpredictability and the home with safety. Crowds, noise, bright lights, traffic and even simple social interactions become overwhelming because the brain is constantly scanning for threats.

Predictability becomes healing. The same clothes, the same routine, the same room and the same beds are not habits. They are anchors that tell the nervous system, you are safe now. If you want to learn more about how we function as survivors, join my masterclass which is going to be live. I'll be talking about how to heal your brain damage after narcissistic abuse. I'll give you