Narcissist Behavior Q&A

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Where do I turn so I'm not enduring this alone?

The wounds and aftershocks of a breakup are not yours to withstand entirely alone.

The short answer

Asking for help requires no diagnosis of them. That you're struggling, or worried for your safety, is reason enough.

Scenes like this

  • Fear of a friend's judgment kept you from telling anyone.
  • In counseling, you wouldn't know where to begin.

How to tell the difference

More than advice, you may need someone who believes you. Watch, too, that they don't rush your decisions.

When this happens, try this

  • When asking people for support, ask honestly: "I'm really struggling right now. More than solutions, I'd love for you to just listen."
  • If holding up your daily life alone is too much, call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) or reach out to a professional counseling service for support.

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