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WHY PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCED NARCISSISTIC ALWAYS HAVE HEADACHES
By: Khalif Barkhadle,
Digital Journalist
Published On:12th January 2025
Did you know that narcissistic abuse victims often experience headaches? It’s the body’s response to constant stress and emotional chaos. Living with a narcissist can feel like walking through a minefield, where you’re always on edge. This incessant mental and emotional strain doesn’t just affect your mind—it spills over into your body, often triggering tension headaches, migraines, or chronic pain.
Today, we’ll explore how the stress, anxiety, and emotional games that come with narcissistic abuse can lead to those persistent headaches. Are you ready?
1.Unpredictable
Behaviour Creates Mental Fatigue
The narcissist’s unpredictable behaviour leads to mental exhaustion. Most people feel stressed or anxious about uncertainty because not knowing what might happen next leaves them unable to plan or prepare. Unfortunately, dealing with a narcissist often means living in a constant state of unpredictability
You’re continuously riding an emotional rollercoaster. One moment, you’re showered with praise; the next, you’re hit with harsh criticism. This erratic behaviour keeps your brain on high alert, trying to anticipate what’s coming next. Over time, this tension wears you down mentally and physically. If you frequently suffer from headaches, it’s your body signalling that the constant mental turmoil is…