Studies Show Anxiety Disorders May Be Caused by Exposure to Narcissistic Abuse

Some psychology theories in the medical world say anxiety may be a result of narcissistic abuse. Or, clearly said, if you are suffering from anxiety, it is not your fault.

One person, a teacher shares a story about their life with foster sisters and brothers. Most of their siblings grew up in unhealthy homes. Although it was not their choice to live in that type of home, their trauma manifested in anxiety.

Psychologists say that any mental or emotional abuse may have long-term effects on people’s mental or emotional health. This happens mostly when the trauma happens in childhood, and when a person is told they are the problem.

So, when no matter what is going the blame is on you, it is a narcissistic treatment. And, when there are no normal and rational ways of response, that results in long-term health problems.

Furthermore, psychologists say that anxiety disorders are a normal consequence of such emotional abuse.

• The Most Common Anxiety Disorders
• This is a list of the anxiety disorders that people suffer from most.
• Feeling trapped is called agoraphobia.
• A medical condition may lead to anxiety disorder such as physically-induced panic attacks or intense anxiety.
• Constant and overwhelming anxiety about ordinary events or activities is called Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Anxiety is out of proportion to the circumstances.
• Experiencing a panic attack about having a panic attack. This is a cycle of panic attacks.
• Feeling like your voice has been taken from you regularly, and you do not speak in specific situations. Usually happens to abused kids. It is named selective mutism.
• There is an anxiety disorder named separation anxiety disorder that is linked to separation from those who have parental roles. Often, happens in kids that are in school or something similar.
• Staying away from social situations as a result of embarrassment, fear, anxiety, and other self-reflected negative emotions is called social anxiety disorder.
• Being afraid or experiencing anxiety because of particular objects or situations are categorized as specific phobias.
• Anxiety or panic related to certain substances or withdrawal from them is called substance-induced anxiety disorder.
• All of those anxieties or phobias that do not fit in any other category are placed in ‘other specified anxiety disorder’ or ‘unspecified anxiety disorder.’

During their life, the teacher with foster siblings recognized every anxiety disorder. When they encountered the parents, it was clear why those kids had an anxiety disorder. Usually, one of the parents was emotionally abusive and narcissistic.

Seeing the behaviors while growing up with foster siblings helped them identify the same behaviors in their parents. Narcissists are great at presenting themselves as remarkable citizens.

And, when you catch them in bad behavior, they are great at smooth-talking, and they will find a way to get out of trouble. Also, they may even make you feel like you have done something wrong.

Children may be aware that there is something wrong, but they feel stuck and do not know how to get out of that cycle. All of those claims that narcissists seem maddening and irrational.

Only being educated about abusers and toxic personalities may help them get out of that cycle. Sadly, narcissists look for people who are empathetic, and compassionate and believe that their abusers are good.

Muhammad Gadit has conducted a study that says verbal abuse leads to serious psychological issues and brain damage in later years, and this involves dissociation, depression, anxiety, and anger-hostility.

In addition, according to Doctor Files, a hostile and socially unhealthy environment causes brain development problems, usually impaired.

It has been revealed that early childhood physical abuse or witnessing domestic violence leads to abnormal physical changes in kids’ brains. So, the children are likely to develop psychological disorders.

Well, if find yourself in this article, keep in mind that your anxiety is not your fault. It may take a long time before you recover, make sure to be kind to yourself. You are strong, and you will beat whatever you are fighting against.