Narcissistic Violence and Gaslighting. Skills of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

Narcissistic violence and gaslighting. Skills of dialectical behavioral therapy that help maintain emotional balance, overcome self-doubt, and restore self-esteem. Workbook
Have you ever thought that violence can be quite different from what we are used to imagining? We often think that... it's something obvious - shouting, threats, physical abuse. But what about those things that cannot be realized in the moment? Manipulation, ignoring, violating your boundaries, constant criticism, or gaslighting, which makes you start doubting yourself. These forms of violence do not leave bruises, but the pain from them is just as strong.
Sometimes it happens so subtly that you start to question: am I exaggerating? Maybe the problem is with me? And proving that you are experiencing this experience becomes an almost impossible task. After all, people who inflict such pain often seem charming and kind to others. In public - a smile and charm, but behind closed doors - coldness, anger, and cruelty that destroy from within.
You may feel confused, empty, and as if you have lost your footing. Such experiences can hinder your ability to cope with emotions, make you feel lonely and misunderstood. But it is important to know: you are not alone.
This book is created to help you understand what is happening and learn to restore yourself after what you have been through. Here you will find stories of people who have also faced narcissistic violence. Perhaps while reading them, you will see something familiar. Most importantly, you will understand that your feelings are real, that your experience is important. And thanks to the practices and exercises offered by the author of the book, you will work through the wounds from interacting with a narcissist and begin the healing process.
May these pages become a support for you, a reminder: you have the right to a happy life free from the manipulations of a narcissist.