The Aftermath of Leaving a Toxic Relationship

After leaving a toxic relationship, victims often struggle to recognize the toxicity while in the relationship due to manipulation and diminished self-worth. Post-relationship, individuals may experience anxiety, depression, and even post-traumatic stress, affecting both them and any children involved. The impact can manifest physically with symptoms like gastrointestinal issues and headaches. Cognitive problems and emotional instability, such as feeling stuck or having trust issues, are common. Self-destructive habits developed during the relationship may persist. This video discusses the aftermath of toxic relationships, particularly those involving narcissistic partners.
Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC is a psychotherapist, specializing in intimacy, parenting, body image, and relationships.
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[@csstudio3648]

This is great advice! The journey out of a dysfunctional toxic relationship can take years, as it has for me. It is necessary to have a variety of resources to help navigate this complex process as you mentioned. The learning is endless!

[@lauriemorales7605]

Thank you. I'm feeling this way right now 😢

[@annb.2106]

Thank you for this video. I thought something was wrong with me after breaking up with my boyfriend of 12 years.. I'm not suffering from any type of depression but I have been having a lot of physical symptoms.

[@abkeener81]

Thanks, Mary Jo. I'm in a similar situation. But in my professional life with my employer and supervisors. And my therapist and I talk about how work is during our monthly zoom sessions. He's phenomenal. I work third shift. So, support groups are a no-go right now. which sucks because this does have my anxiety (Billy Bubba) piqued. I have Bipolar and ADD. This isn't helping that either. And yes ... I named my anxiety. I got that idea from an episode of a podcast Jon Acuff does (I think).

[@dmgill83]

This also applies to men who get out of Borderline relationships