Still struggling from the effects of an abusive relationship?

Many people do and sadly there is very little information available to be found online or in the written research, or with counselors and therapists that can help. The Gaslight Effect is not officially recognized, nor is it widely even known.

Even when it is accepted, recognized and known, not many people seem to know what to do about it to heal it.... The fact is being in a relationship with a narcissist over a long period of time has long lasting traumatic effects that can be extremely catastrophic to the person suffering them.

Do the following symptoms sound familiar?

Doubting yourself and your sanity
Feeling like you’re losing your mind
Feeling like you’re always apologizing
You’re second-guessing your memory
Feeling like you aren’t good enough
Feeling misunderstood
Feeling lonely
Ruined self confidence
Extreme weight loss or weight gain
Uncharacteristic jealousy/insecurity
Feeling like you don’t know the difference between right and wrong
Extreme paranoia (being turned into an obsessive detective)
Endless, repetitive obsessive thinking about your ex
Constantly trying to find explanations for what has happened
Feelings of helplessness and despair
A desire to self-isolate
Feeling desperately misunderstood
Overwhelming feelings of loss and grief
Extreme bouts of rage
An inability to be comfortable with yourself
Strange dreams
Sudden inexplicable anxiety followed by rapid dips into depression
The list goes on....

“Nobody understands!” I hear this frustrated cry from abused people a lot.

Dr. Theresa J. Covert