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Hi, I'm Dr. Rhonda Freeman (clinical neuropsychologist). Welcome to Neuroinstincts! I created Neuroinstincts for men and women who were involved in toxic or abusive relationships. Most who seek out my site were in love with someone on the pathological narcissism …

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⁣After an abusive relationship, we often feel st

⁣After an abusive relationship, we often feel stuck in a negative emotional place.⠀
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A place where we might feel⠀
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Through the healing process (e.g., self care, professional interventions) we can help our brain shift from a dysregulated, loss of self, painful place toward balance, increased self worth, and peace.⠀
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I have been in this situation myself. ⠀
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💟 Have hope that you can feel better. 💟⠀
As a survivor- I’ve experienced shame, grappled with betrayal, and the mind bending experience of a trauma bond after an abusive relationship. ⠀
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Just know - Our brain has the ability to change toward a healthier place.⠀
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Gather the proper resources. ⠀
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Whatever they might be for you: e.g., ⠀
educational material, ⠀
therapist, ⠀
psychologist, ⠀
psychiatrist, ⠀
nutritionist, etc, and focus on the care of you.🌺⠀
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I have more educational material for you in my bio.⠀
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All the best,⠀
Rhonda Freeman, PhD⠀
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#narcissisticabuse #abuse #toxicpeople #toxicrelationship #abuse #domesticabuse #gaslighting #selflove #breakup #betrayal #healingfromabuse #abusive #emotionalabuse #narcissisticabuserecoveryexpert #narcissisticabuserecoveryexpert #psychologicalabuse #abuserecovery #psychologist #psychologistsofinstagram #npdvictims #lovefraud #cheaters #personalgrowthjourney #narcissisticabusesurvivor #traumabonding #traumabond #betrayalbond #psychologistofinstagram

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After an abusive relationship, we often feel stuck in a negative emotional place.⠀
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A place where we might feel⠀
anxious,⠀
heartbroken,⠀
under threat,⠀
trauma bonded,⠀
and / or in despair.⠀
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Through the healing process (e.g., self care, professional interventions) we can help our brain shift from a dysregulated, loss of self, painful place toward balance, increased self worth, and peace.⠀
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I have been in this situation myself. ⠀
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As a survivor- I’ve experienced shame, grappled with betrayal, and the mind bending experience of a trauma bond after an abusive relationship. ⠀
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Just know - Our brain has the ability to change toward a healthier place.⠀
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💟 Have hope that you can feel better. 💟⠀
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Gather the proper resources. ⠀
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Whatever they might be for you: e.g., ⠀
educational material, ⠀
therapist, ⠀
psychologist, ⠀
psychiatrist, ⠀
nutritionist, etc, and focus on the care of you.🌺⠀
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I have more educational material for you in my bio.⠀
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All the best,⠀
Rhonda Freeman, PhD⠀
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#narcissisticabuse #abuse #toxicpeople #toxicrelationship #abuse #domesticabuse #gaslighting #selflove #breakup #betrayal #healingfromabuse #abusive #emotionalabuse #narcissisticabuserecoveryexpert #narcissisticabuserecoveryexpert #psychologicalabuse #abuserecovery #psychologist #psychologistsofinstagram #npdvictims #lovefraud #cheaters #personalgrowthjourney #narcissisticabusesurvivor #traumabonding #traumabond #betrayalbond #psychologistofinstagram⠀
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⁣Complex PTSD ⠀ Unfortunately there will be so

⁣Complex PTSD ⠀
Unfortunately there will be some who will develop PTSD or cPTSD associated with their relationship with an abuser.⠀
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If this happens -- get a proper evaluation to determine if you have the condition and be under the care of a specialist. Not all providers are created equal, so finding the right one might take a bit of work, however will be worth it.⠀
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I have an article on my website regarding PTSD, if you'd like. Check it out (via bio).⠀
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All the best,⠀
Rhonda Freeman, PhD⠀
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⁣ [swipe] How do they make me feel?⠀ ⠀ Somet

⁣ [swipe] How do they make me feel?⠀
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Sometimes when we love someone we can get caught up in overanalyzing when trying to make the decision to remove them from our lives.⠀
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But here's the thing, sometimes a simple question can open the door to what your body and emotions have to say about the matter. ⠀
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And often those avenues have already made the decision for you.⠀
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Emotions and physical responses of the body are not into figuring out if they are a narcissist, a psychopath, etc.⠀
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Emotions and physical avenues of our beings already know that this person makes us feel awful (or not).⠀
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So when you are with someone... anyone - Just ask yourself: "How does this person make me feel when I spend time with them?"⠀
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Just know that the presence of the trauma bond will complicate this… but your brain is still capable/ able to let you know that this person creates a negative emotional climate for you.
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All the best,⠀
Rhonda Freeman, PhD⠀
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#narcissisticabuse #abuse #toxicpeople #toxicrelationship #abuse #domesticabuse #gaslighting #selflove #breakup #betrayalbond #betrayal #healingfromabuse #abusive #emotionalabuse #psychologicalabuse #abuserecovery #psychologist #psychologistsofinstagram #narcissisticabuserecoveryexpert #npdvictims #neuroinstincts #conartist #lovefraud #personalgrowthjourney #narcissisticabusesurvivor #narcissisticabuserecovery #traumaticbonding #traumaticbond⠀
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Narcissistic personality disorder and Envy⠀ 💟

Narcissistic personality disorder and Envy⠀
💟More for you in my bio💟⠀
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It can be difficult to discover that even in conversation you have to deal with the discomfort that they are competing with you.⠀
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Conversations for many with NPD is filled with going toward disagreement with you. ⠀
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If it is a work environment you might even realize they are competing with you and doing all they can behind your back to diminish your worth (and they might not even be on your radar).⠀
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In many situations it is important to them to feel like number one. They will chase it to prove to self and others that they are superior to you.⠀
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It is uncomfortable to know that someone has that kind of relationship with you - because this can be even when there is no intimate relationship (or any relationship) with the narcissist. ⠀
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They may hate you and attempt to demean you and you have never given their presence much thought.⠀
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Be careful out there.⠀
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Best,⠀
Rhonda Freeman, PhD⠀
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#narcissisticabuse #abuse #toxicpeople #toxicrelationship #abuse #domesticabuse #gaslighting #selflove #breakup #betrayal #healingfromabuse #abusive #emotionalabuse #psychologicalabuse #abuserecovery #psychologist #psychologistsofinstagram #npdvictims #swindler #conartist #lovefraud #sociopath #liars #cheaters #personalgrowthjourney #narcissisticabusesurvivor #narcissisticabuserecovery

⁣Narcissistic personality disorder and Envy⠀
💟More for you in my bio💟⠀
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It can be difficult to discover that even in conversation you have to deal with the discomfort that they are competing with you.⠀
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Conversations for many with NPD is filled with going toward disagreement with you. ⠀
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If it is a work environment you might even realize they are competing with you and doing all they can behind your back to diminish your worth (and they might not even be on your radar).⠀
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In many situations it is important to them to feel like number one. They will chase it to prove to self and others that they are superior to you.⠀
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It is uncomfortable to know that someone has that kind of relationship with you - because this can be even when there is no intimate relationship (or any relationship) with the narcissist. ⠀
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They may hate you and attempt to demean you and you have never given their presence much thought.⠀
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Be careful out there.⠀
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Best,⠀
Rhonda Freeman, PhD⠀
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#narcissisticabuse #abuse #toxicpeople #toxicrelationship #abuse #domesticabuse #gaslighting #selflove #breakup #betrayal #healingfromabuse #abusive #emotionalabuse #psychologicalabuse #abuserecovery #psychologist #psychologistsofinstagram #npdvictims #swindler #conartist #lovefraud #sociopath #liars #cheaters #personalgrowthjourney #narcissisticabusesurvivor #narcissisticabuserecovery

[⁣swipe ➡️] PTSD & Self Care⠀ ⠀ Unfortun

[⁣swipe ➡️] PTSD & Self Care⠀
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Unfortunately there will be some who will develop PTSD or cPTSD associated with their relationship with an abuser.⠀
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🌸If this happens -- get a proper evaluation to determine if you have the condition and be under the care of a specialist. ⠀
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✳️ Not all providers are created equal, so finding the right one might take a bit of work, however will be worth it.⠀
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All the best,⠀
Rhonda Freeman, PhD⠀
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#narcissisticabuse #abuse #toxicpeople #toxicrelationship #abusers #domesticabuse #gaslighting #betrayalbond #healingfromabuse #narcissisticabuserecoveryexpert #emotionalabuse #psychologicalabuse #abuserecovery #psychologist #psychologistsofinstagram #npdvictims #brokenheart #narcissisticabusesurvivor #narcissisticabuserecovery #toxicrelationships #ipv #intimatepartnerviolence #trauma #ptsdnarcissisticabuse

➡️[swipe]. ⁣The intense sensation that many

➡️[swipe]. ⁣The intense sensation that many (not everyone) experience when initially trying to heal after a narcissistic relationship can be perplexing.⠀
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Withdrawal is a common phase and does not mean you loved being abused or something is wrong with you for feeling attached to an abuser.⠀
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💟 Learn more with the resources in my bio.⠀
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All the best,⠀
Rhonda Freeman, PhD⠀
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#narcissisticabuse #abuse #toxicpeople #toxicrelationship #abuse #domesticabuse #gaslighting #selflove #breakup #betrayal #healingfromabuse #abusive #emotionalabuse #psychologicalabuse #abuserecovery #psychologist #psychologistsofinstagram #narcissisticabuserecoveryexpert #npdvictims #neuroinstincts #conartist #lovefraud #personalgrowthjourney #narcissisticabusesurvivor #narcissisticabuserecovery #narcissisticabuserecovery #traumaticbonding #traumaticbond

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⁣➡️swipe: Some abusers hide so well that it will be rare to find anyone in their lives (except for their victims) who would suspect they are an abuser.⠀
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A part of what helps to give that image is their occupational or social success.⠀
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They align themselves with positions of goodness, altruism, helpfulness, or protection.⠀
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Survivors living with these individuals often feel afraid regarding how to proceed. Their fear is well founded, as some abusers of this type often retaliate intensely or engage in massive levels of deceit to protect their false self/ image.⠀
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🌸 I have more content for you in my bio (videos, podcasts, etc).⠀
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Best⠀
Rhonda Freeman PhD.⠀
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#narcissisticabuse #abuse #toxicpeople #toxicrelationship #abuse #domesticabuse #gaslighting #selflove #breakup #betrayal #healingfromabuse #abusive #emotionalabuse #narcissisticabuserecoveryexpert #narcissisticabuserecoveryexpert #psychologicalabuse #abuserecovery #psychologist #psychologistsofinstagram #npdvictims #neuroinstincts #lovefraud #cheaters #personalgrowthjourney #narcissisticabusesurvivor #traumabonding #traumabond #betrayalbond

⁣Ventromedial Prefrontal Cortex (vmPFC)⠀ ONE (

⁣Ventromedial Prefrontal Cortex (vmPFC)⠀
ONE (1) of the key areas that drives the problematic behaviors of both narcissists and psychopaths.⠀
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In my opinion immorality is more difficult to deal with than lack of empathy.⠀
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People who are immoral will betray you, ⠀
hurt you, ⠀
lie, ⠀
deceive, ⠀
con, and ⠀
indulge in whatever feels good to them.⠀
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All without an ounce of guilt or concern for your feelings or how it might destroy your life or mental health.⠀
⠀🌸Check my bio for resources- videos/ podcasts)🌸
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This clip is just a touch of what this area does.⠀
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Best,⠀🧡
Rhonda Freeman, PhD⠀
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Abusers dysregulate us ➡️swipe ⠀ ⁣⠀ Once

Abusers dysregulate us ➡️swipe ⠀
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Once you are out of the honeymoon / idealize phase with abusers with narcissistic/ antisocial personality disorder, you will quickly detect that something is very wrong.⠀
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Most will feel they are not in a relationship where there is real love. ⠀
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And because of that, your brain and body will naturally have a response.⠀
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I've listed a few ways we respond when we are dysregulated by the person we love..⠀
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🌸Jump into the bio for more information (videos, podcasts, etc).⠀
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Best,🧡⠀
Rhonda Freeman, PhD⠀
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#narcissisticabuse #abuse #toxicpeople #toxicrelationship #abuse #domesticabuse #gaslighting #selflove #breakup #betrayal #healingfromabuse #abusive #emotionalabuse #narcissisticabuserecoveryexpert #narcissisticabuserecoveryexpert #psychologicalabuse #abuserecovery #psychologist #psychologistsofinstagram #npdvictims #lovefraud #cheaters #personalgrowthjourney #narcissisticabusesurvivor #traumabonding #traumabond #betrayalbond⠀

⁣For those who think they will forever hurt afte

⁣For those who think they will forever hurt after narcissistic abuse, just know, the brain is capable of healing.⠀⠀
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If you need treatment - find someone who really gets it. Someone who is responsible and has a track record of helping people with your situation.⠀(sorry - I don’t provide therapy.)⠀
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Throughout the lifespan, your brain has been communicating with you. ⠀⠀
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Our brain prioritizes keeping you safe and getting you connected (bonded).💛💜💜♥⠀⠀
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In trying to tell you what it needs or its current health, it communicates through giving different sensations through emotions (positive/ negative) and changes that are felt within the body (e.g., rapid heartbeat, feeling of calm, anxiety, etc).⠀⠀⠀
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One of the great things about therapy is that mental health professionals can teach you to be in tune with your emotional and physical self!⠀⠀
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They can teach you how YOUR brain communicates with you through YOUR body.⠀⠀
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🌸 I have resources for you in my bio.⠀⠀
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Best⠀🧡⠀
Rhonda Freeman, PhD⠀⠀
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