Introduction
If you're struggling with your mental health, it's important to reach out for help. Unfortunately, there is still a lot of stigma around mental health, which can make
it difficult to talk about. But it's so important to find someone to talk to – whether that's a friend, family member, therapist, or life coach. If you're not sure where
to start, here are some resources that can help.
The stigma around mental health
There is still a lot of stigma around mental health, with many people feeling like they cannot talk about their mental health issues for fear of being judged. This
needs to change, as mental health is just as important as physical health and should be treated with the same care and respect.
Daughters of narcissistic mothers often face challenges that can have long-term effects on their mental, emotional, and psychological health. These challenges can include:
- Feeling like they can never please their mother and constantly striving for her approval
- Low self-esteem and poor body image due to constant criticism from their mother
- Difficulty forming healthy relationships due to trust issues and fear of rejection
- Trouble establishing boundaries with others due to the lack of boundaries set by their mother
- Emotional manipulation by the mother in order to maintain control over her daughter's life
- Depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues as a result of the toxic relationship with their mother
Daughters of narcissistic mothers are buried to being and having the "Good Daughter Syndrome" that they sometimes would ignore their emotions and mental state of well-being.
Empaths are people who are highly sensitive to the emotions and needs of others. Some can even literally feel the emotions of others as if they were their own. This makes
them very compassionate people who want to help others heal, which is very attractive to narcissists. An empath daughter raised by a narcissistic mother never has the opportunity
to set good boundaries to protect herself. The constant criticism and withholding of love create soul-crushing self-doubt and insecurity in the empath-daughter. Left unchecked,
these emotional wounds can be difficult for the empath-daughter to heal from.
The importance of talking about mental health
It is essential for your mental well-being to open up about your feelings if you have a narcissistic mother. Oftentimes, simply being heard can make a world of difference in
reducing stress or anxiety. While family and friends cannot replace licensed therapists or medical professionals, they can provide a safe space to share your emotions. Moreover,
the act of verbalizing feelings is therapeutic and can help our sadness, anger and pain feel less intense.
The goal of treating Good Daughter Syndrome is to address the underlying emotional trauma caused by an abusive, narcissistic mother. This requires helping the individual to
reconnect with their "authentic self" and reclaim their unique personality traits. Additionally, they need to learn how to express their own needs and emotions in a healthy way.
It is okay for daughters of narcissistic mothers to learn that people can disagree and still get along. They can have their own opinions and ideas, even if other people don’t
always agree with them. It’s important for daughters of narcissistic mothers to learn how to set and maintain strong boundaries in order to preserve their mental and physical
well-being.
Personal growth is difficult to achieve without the help of a therapist, especially if you are still in contact with your narcissistic mother. It is often best to go no
contact for a while in order to begin the healing process.
How to reach out for help
If you are experiencing mental health issues, there are many ways to get help. You can talk to your doctor, a mental health professional, a counsellor, or a trusted friend
or family member. There are also many helplines and support groups available. Don't be afraid to reach out for help if you need it.
In the past, as a Counsellor, I have been guiding the “Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers” to live their Authentic Life.
I have had clients who have been to other Counsellors or therapists who have not understood the pain of dealing with a Narcissist.
To further guide my clients in this insidious disease, I decided to study more in this field, to continue to guide the daughters of
Narcissistic Mothers in Counselling and also others who have endured the pain of dealing with a Narcissist.
Those who have suffered with a Narcissist in their lives, whether at home, at work or in a relationship, can suffer trauma and not understand what they have done wrong to
deserve to have this in their lives.
I have thoroughly enjoyed the training - I am nearly there and I am now in the throes of creating
a healing program to guide clients through the pain and trauma of having a narcissist in their lives.
This program will be powerful and life-changing. If you or someone you know could benefit from a program like this – Please click the image below to share this message with them.
