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Am I Being Gaslighted? (Test)
Ever feel like you’re going crazy and you can’t quite figure out why? Does someone in your life make you doubt yourself and your own reality? Do you ever ask yourself, “Am I being gaslighted?”
What is Gaslighting?
Gaslighting is a very toxic manipulation tactic that is employed by most narcissists. Not only is this tactic pervasive and highly-effective, but it is nearly impossible to detect unless you know what you’re looking for, specifically. Gaslighting is meant to manipulate (someone) by psychological means into questioning their own sanity.
Take this Am I Being Gaslighted Test right now, and find out if you might be dealing with a toxic person who is gaslighting and manipulating you.
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Narcissists Bring Out Your WORST! Here’s How and Why
When the Narcissist Makes You Feel Like A Narcissist - Narcissists are notorious for bringing out the worst in us. Why is that? Today, we're going to discuss what happens when you develop toxic self-protective behavior in reaction to narcissistic behavior and...
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Reprogram Your Mind in 3 Easy Steps (Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Tips)
The effects and aftereffects of narcissistic abuse in a toxic relationship can be physical, neurological and psychological - and these issues can, without intentional healing, last a lifetime. One of the most painful things that we deal with as survivors of...
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Dealing with Fear After Narcissistic Abuse
"I've learned that fear limits you and your vision. It serves as blinders to what may be just a few steps down the road for you. The journey is valuable, but believing in your talents, your abilities, and your self-worth can empower you to walk down an even brighter...
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Why We Pick Difficult Partners
Why We Pick Difficult Partners (How You Keep Getting Into Toxic Relationships with Narcissists) - Are you a narcissist magnet? Do you always attract difficult or toxic partners? Do you find yourself choosing someone who may have NPD (narcissistic personality disorder)...
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13 Ways to Make New Friends After Divorce (Outside of Work)
If you've been through a toxic relationship with a narcissist, chances are that when it's all said and done, you might look around and find that you're all alone - most of your friends and close family members have been pushed away. This may have happened due to the...
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Toxic Relationships: 7 Signs It’s Time to Walk Away
Today, I'm sharing 7 Signs It's Time to Leave a Toxic Relationship (You Should Probably Break Up) - Plus, how CPTSD can make it harder to leave and signs they won't change. Dealing with someone with NPD (narcissistic personality disorder) can leave you spinning....
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Reiki for Narcissistic Abuse Recovery & Healing?
Reiki is a form of spiritual healing stimulated through the use of different hand positions laid for varying amounts of time over the patient's body. Some experts suggest that you can heal yourself through Reiki by adjusting the hand positions to work on your own...
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Why Narcissists Think the World Owes Them (Narcissistic Entitlement)
"The predator wants your silence. It feeds their power, entitlement, and they want it to feed your shame." ~Viola Davis Let's talk about narcissists and their sense of entitlement, shall we? As infuriating as it can be, a lot of us sort of miss the sense of...
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Rear-View Mirror: An Open Letter to a Narcissist
Editor’s Note: This story was submitted by a fellow survivor of narcissistic abuse. Read more stories right here, and submit your own here. Dear Narcissist, After five months of the silent treatment, for some transgression I only vaguely understood, you re-appeared:...
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Why You Feel So Confused All the Time
Do you feel confused all the time? Or do you ever find yourself wondering, "Why am I so confused all the time?" I know I have - and I know I'm not alone here. If you're anything like me, you're naturally curious and you actively look for solutions or at least answers...
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What to Expect When You Reject a Narcissist
When You Reject A Narcissist (With Actual Narcissist Recordings) - What happens when you reject a narcissist? How long do you need to be with a toxic person before they'll stalk you? In this video, you'll learn how one woman was treated after she rejected her...
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Coach Lise Tells Her Story
One of the things you may not know about the QueenBeeing coaches is that each of us is also a survivor of narcissistic abuse herself. A few months back, I shared the truth about my own abuse, and after receiving many supportive comments from our community, I asked my...
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Social Anxiety Disorder and Toxic Relationships: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
If you've ever been in a toxic relationship with a narcissist, you might have found yourself avoiding social situations and feeling a lot of anxiety when you're forced to go out into the world. And if you consider yourself an empath, this could be magnified by your...
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7 Steps to Stop Worrying So Much: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
As a narcissistic abuse survivor, do you ever find yourself feeling like you've completely lost control? Do you worry about everything, even the things you can't do anything to change or control? If you're anything like I used to be, you might even find yourself...
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Healing Narcissistic Abuse: What No One Tells You
Breaking The Cycle Of Toxic Relationships (Codependency Recovery) - Have you found yourself in one toxic relationship after another? Do you always seem to be attracting narcissists? Well, my friend, watch this video, take the advice of Angie Atkinson and Dana...
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Is Silent Treatment a Form of Abuse?
Are you getting the silent treatment after an argument with someone in your life? Does someone use the silent treatment as a form of punishment for when they feel annoyed or wronged? Do you feel exhausted and confused because you aren't even sure what...
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Does This Sound Familiar? A Narcissist Recording
Narcissist Husband Recorded - A subscriber emailed me and offered to share a recording she has of her ex-husband who she has said is a narcissist. The subscriber is also, herself, autistic and says she believes her ex may have been showing his NPD in his various forms...
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How to Stop Being Miserable
Aren't you tired of being miserable yet? Don't you wish you could just be happy already? If you’ve ever been in a relationship with a narcissist, you already know that they tend to cause a great deal of misery and unhappiness in their wake. In fact, narcissists and...
Find Your Passion at Any Age! 11 Famous People Who Prove It’s Never Too Late
Often, my clients who are recovering from narcissistic abuse tell me that they don't even know who they are anymore - and even if they do, they all think they're too old to start something new. Still, sometimes life forces you to start over - and that's especially...
Post-Gaslighting Emergency Recovery: A ‘First Aid’ Kit for Your Aching Soul
If you've ever been in a relationship with a narcissist, you know the feeling of having your heart torn out, stomped on and then squished into tiny pieces before you can even blink. That's how you feel after you've been attacked by a narcissist who is actively...
How to Reclaim Your Feminine Power After Toxic Relationships
Are you feeling like life after a toxic relationship has noting to offer? Are you bored and feeling kinda ugly and unapproachable lately? Are you tired of feeling unattractive? Do you wanna bring out your inner goddess? Do you want to bring your sexy back, or to find...
Post-Toxic: Let’s Bring Your Sexy Back
"Girl power is about loving yourself and having confidence and strength from within, so even if you're not wearing a sexy outfit, you feel sexy." ~Nicole Scherzinger Okay, so if you've been keeping up, you have some ideas on exactly what men find sexy, and you even...
Try This When You Can’t Stop Crying: 2-Minutes 4-Corners Technique
This morning I was just sitting down to work when I heard my daughter screaming. I ran out of my office and found her and my son standing over our cat who we'd had ten years - she had died. Now, this was my cat - and my kids can't remember life before her. In...
Peaceful Inspiration Meditation for Narcissistic Abuse Survivors (Trigger-Free)
Please enjoy this trigger-free, peaceful and positive-thinking focused meditation. Related articles Surviving Narcissistic Abuse: 65 Things You Might Say to Your Narcissist If You Could Outrage: Narcissistic Fathers Who Leave You When You Are Pregnant The Addict...
Accept and Empower Yourself with Mindful Strategies for Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
The way that you conduct yourself in your personal and professional life begins with how you use your mind. You can teach your mind to accept yourself and gain empowerment - or you can stay stuck in self-defeating behaviors. You are what you think. When you want to...
Male Survivor of Narcissistic Abuse Offers Hope for Fellow Survivors
Editor's Note: Today's post comes from a member of my SPAN (Support for People Affected by Narcissism in relationships) online support group, a well-educated male who has chosen to be identified by the name Manager Poet. He also happens to be a survivor of...
Self-Proclaimed Narcissist YouTuber: My Off-the-Cuff Response
This is the first of many in a new video series I'm launching in celebration of my 2000th YouTube subscriber called "Go Ask Angie." In this series, I'll respond "off the cuff" to questions, comments and concerns sent to me by my YouTube viewers, readers from my...
How long does it take to recover from narcissistic abuse?
Am I always going to be miserable? Will I ever feel normal again? When will the pain end? When can I expect to start feeling like myself again after the end of a toxic relationship? Will I ever stop missing my ex? Am I ever going to stop crying? How long does it take...
When Self-Help Tips Hurt: Stay Safe in Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
"There are as many forms of advice as there are colors of the rainbow. Remember that good advice can come from bad people and bad advice from good people. The important thing about advice is that it is simply that. Advice." ~Al Franken As a survivor of narcissistic...
Are you an empath?
Basic empathy is simply the ability to imagine yourself in another person's place and understand their feelings, desires, ideas, and actions. But being an empath is a little deeper. Here are the top 10 empath traits (watch the video for expansion on each point!): 1....
Why Being Assertive is Important and How to Develop It: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
Learning to be assertive is one of the most important life skills you can develop. That's true for anyone - but especially for narcissistic abuse survivors. Studies have shown that being assertive can lead to a whole host of benefits, from increased self-confidence to...
Beware: These People Are Trying to Scam Narcissistic Abuse Survivors
People are Running Predatory Scams on Narcissistic Abuse Survivors - Here's how to avoid being scammed. (Plus Q&A Support Replay) with Dana Morningstar & Angie Atkinson - You might be really vulnerable during your recovery from a toxic relationship. In this...
Motivation Mojo – New Course at Life Makeover Academy
Introducing...Motivation Mojo - Awakening The Limitless Drive Within ‘Motivation Mojo’ is your ultimate guide to take the full advantage of the ‘fire’ that drives you to be insanely successful - your inner motivation. What you are about to discover are the secrets to...
We Want Your Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Story!
One of the biggest things I hear from narcissistic abuse survivors who find this site or my narcissistic abuse recovery videos is that they are so relieved to learn that not only are they not crazy, but that they aren’t alone in the painful and shocking realization...
New Support Group for Co-Parenting with a Narcissist
Introducing a brand new support group for people who are actively co-parenting with a narcissist. We KNOW how hard it is, and due to several requests, we have launched the SPANily Support for Co-Parenting with a Narcissist Support Group. If you’re co-parenting with a...
Thanksgiving Day Events for the SPANily
If you're alone on Thanksgiving this year because you've gone no contact with a gaslighting narcissist or someone with NPD, you don't have to spend the day by yourself. Get involved with your SPANily instead! You are never alone because you always have your SPANily....
Love to Read? Looking for Community? Join the SPAN Book Club for Free
Are you looking for a way to both socialize and regain your sense of self after a toxic relationship? Would you like to do so without having to leave your own home? Well, look no further! SPAN Book Club is here to serve exactly that need - and then some. Get...
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