NARCISSISTS CAUSE BRAIN DAMAGE!

According to recent studies, neuroscientists have discovered that long-term narcissistic abuse can lead to actual physical brain damage. Damage which is even visible on brain scans.

Narcissistic abuse causes a shrinking of the hippocampus (seahorse in Greek due to its shape) and swelling of the amygdala. These are the two most crucial parts of the brain responsible for learning, understanding, memory and emotion.  So, narcissists not only form a toxic biochemical drug bond with their victim but also cause brain damage. I understand now why I kept going back to him and why even after the separation I contemplated going back to him.  It was all due to the inflicted brain damage and toxic addiction withdrawal he had created in me. Remember this if you have escaped from your abuser but ever think of going back to him. He will try every trick in the book to get you back as its easier to get a “primed victim” back then start anew with a fresh one.  Eventually if you don’t respond, he will get bored and move on. And also remember, the longer you are exposed to him, the greater your risk will be of developing physical brain damage, PTSD, and a long list of serious health issues.

My true story is documented in my newly published memoir “For the Love of Russian Gold” available on Amazon and on other book sites (published by Koehler Books, USA). 

Sources: https://www.narcsurvivor.co.uk/post/narcissistic-abuse-can-physically-damage-your-brain#google_vignette

https://psychcentral.com/blog/liberation/2017/10/long-term-narcissistic-abuse-can-cause-brain-damage#1

Brain scan showing shrunken hippocampus and an enlarged amygdala