Do You Feel You Can’t Live Without Them? Understanding and Overcoming Trauma Bonds with Narcissists

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This article was written with the help of AI.

Do you feel like your entire world revolves around the narcissist in your life? Trauma bonds create an intense emotional dependence that can make it feel like you can’t survive without them. This is exactly what the narcissist wants—total control over your emotions and decisions.

The highs of a narcissistic relationship—when they’re being loving and attentive—are so powerful that they overshadow the emotional abuse that follows. This cycle creates a dependency where you crave their approval and attention, even when it comes at the cost of your own well-being. You may feel like life without them is empty or meaningless, but this is part of the trauma bond.

Understanding that this dependency is a result of manipulation is the first step toward breaking free. With time and support, you can learn to live independently, rediscover your own worth, and heal from the emotional damage caused by the narcissist.

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