addressing Narcissistic TRAUMA to reverse thyroid, hormone, and Autoimmune disorders

WANT TO REVERSE A THYROID, HORMONE OR AUTOIMMUNE DISORDER?

Unresolved trauma is one of the main causes of chronic illnesses.

The effects of trauma on our well-being are wide- and far-reaching. Trauma affects our emotions, our psyche, our ability to dream, and yes, even our physical health.

Unfortunately, how emotional trauma wreaks havoc on our physical bodies is still not widely considered or addressed. Yet, there is a direct link between trauma and the expression of hormone, thyroid and autoimmune disorders, cancers, and digestive disorders.

When it comes to conditions such as hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, Grave’s Disease, hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Eye Disease, PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), endometriosis, infertility, MS (multiple sclerosis), Sjogren’s, cancers, Irritable Bowel Disease (IBS), Chron’s and more, the medical community made little progress in pinpointing the root causes. Since their training prevents them from making any meaningful impact on healing these conditions, people keep suffering. Even the basic root causes such as diet, deficiencies and toxicity often go unaddressed, let alone going even deeper in the pursuit of unburdening people who suffer from chronic illnesses.

We are changing this today!

As I have spent nearly twenty years helping my clients reverse conditions deemed incurable, I found that emotional trauma is one of the biggest contributors to their onset and progression. I also uncovered that without addressing this trauma that gets stored in our bodies, all other efforts lead to marginal outcomes, at best.

Author: Elena Isoldi Medici, Holistic Master Health Coach

Elena specializes in the reversal of thyroid, hormone, autoimmune disorders, and digestive disorders.

While trauma in general impacts our health, this article will specifically address the profound effects of narcissistic abuse. (I will let you know how you can learn about other forms of trauma at the end of this article.) 

Narcissistic abuse is an insidious, pervasive form of emotional and psychological manipulation that leaves deep, often invisible scars. While physical wounds may heal with time, the damage inflicted by a narcissist lingers long after the abuse had ended, wreaking havoc on the emotions, psyche, and physical health of their victims. Many people suffer in silence, unaware that the chronic stress, anxiety, and physical ailments they endure are direct results of being entangled with a narcissist.

The silent nature of this abuse makes it all the more dangerous. Victims often feel isolated, gaslighted into their abusers' manipulative tactics. But not only their abusers, they also get gaslighted by the medical community. When the victims mention to their practitioners that they experience anxiety, depression, or panic attacks, for example, rather than figuring out why, most doctors, almost immediately, put them on antidepressants or antianxiety medications. This deepens the cycle of their suffering even more.

So, let’s look into the far-reaching consequences of narcissistic abuse, exploring its impact on your emotional well-being, physiological stability, physical health, hormone balance, and the triggering of autoimmune conditions.

Then, once I’ve shed light on the profound ways narcissistic abuse affects your overall health, I will offer you a roadmap to recovery that encompasses your mind, body, and spirit.

Narcissistic abuse is a complex and multifaceted form of emotional and psychological manipulation. At its core, it involves a pattern of behavior in which the narcissist seeks to dominate and control their victim through various tactics that undermine their sense of self-worth and reality.

Narcissistic abuse encompasses a wide range of behaviors designed to manipulate and exploit the victim. This abuse often includes emotional manipulation, psychological tactics, verbal abuse, and sometimes physical intimidation.

The primary goal of a narcissistic abuser is to maintain power and control over their victim, often at the expense of the victim’s emotional, mental, and, yes, even physical well-being.

Who are their victims? Most often, people closest to them – love partners, spouses, and children, as narcissist work hard to mask who they are from the rest of the world. Oftentimes, they are perceived as impactful, noble members of communities. This makes escape from their abuse even harder.

Narcissistic abusers exhibit a range of behaviors that are confusing and destabilizing for their victims. These behaviors include:

Narcissistic abuse often allows a predictable cycle, making it difficult for the victim to break free. The cycle typically includes:

This cycle can repeat many times, keeping the victim trapped in a state of confusion and emotional turmoil. The insidious nature of this abuse lies in its subtlety; the victim may not even realize they are being abused until the damage is extensive.

I’ve coached clients on their journey to wellness for nearly two decades, with the ultimate goal of complete healing of all symptoms and disorders. 

My own health suffering - hypothyroidism, pituitary tumor, a hormone imbalance, and infertility - led me on the search for a solution my doctors could not offer. In the pursuit of my health, I looked at all of the things you may have explored yourself - medications, supplements, diets, detoxes, acupuncture, and more - the usual culprits most health practitioners, even in our day, focus on. While most of these are important, there was more that needed to be considered. 

With time, I uncovered over fifty-two (52) contributing factors to the development of thyroid, hormone, autoimmune, digestive, and other chronic health disorders. And trauma was at the lead of that pack.  

Narcissistic abuse profoundly disrupts the emotional well-being of its victims, leaving deep, mostly invisible scars that can take a lifetime to heal. The constant manipulation and control tactics used by narcissists create an environment of chronic stress, anxiety, and emotional instability.

Living under the shadow of a narcissist means enduring continuous emotional and physical pressure. Victims often find themselves in a state of perpetual vigilance (fight or flight), always anticipating the next outburst of manipulation. Some move into a state of feeling immobilized (freeze) and people-pleasing (fawn) to survive. This chronic stress can manifest as:

The relentless criticism and devaluation from a narcissist can erode a victim’s self-esteem and self-worth, leading to:

Victims of narcissistic abuse often live in a state of heightened fear and alertness, akin to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD):

As the cycle of abuse continues, the victims become emotionally destabilized, making them more malleable to the narcissistic control. The emotional toll this creates leaves the victims trapped, confused, and broken – emotionally, psychologically and physically.

The psychological impact of narcissistic abuse is far-reaching. It erodes the victim’s mental health, leaving them grappling with a range of psychological issues that can persist even if the relationship has ended.

Narcissistic abusers are adept at dismantling their victims’ sense of self through relentless criticism and belittlement. Over time, this erodes the victim’s self-esteem and self-worth:

Narcissists are masters of creating confusion and cognitive dissonance in their victims, making it difficult to distinguish between reality and the abuser’s manipulative narrative:

Trauma bonds are emotional attachments formed between a victim and their abuser, often as a result of intermittent reinforcement of abuse and affection:

The psychological scars left by narcissistic abuse can have long-lasting effects, making it difficult for the victims to form and maintain healthy relationships:

While the health community at large now recognizes the effect narcissistic abuse has on one’s emotions and psychology, the effects that get most overlooked are physical in nature.

However, narcissistic abuse doesn’t just wreak havoc on the mind and emotions—it also takes a significant toll on physical health.

The chronic stress and emotional turmoil inflicted by a narcissist manifest in a range of physical symptoms and health conditions that can be both debilitating and long-lasting.

Chronic stress from narcissistic abuse places the body in a state of “fight or flight,” leading to various stress-related illnesses:

The relentless emotional and psychological pressure from narcissistic abuse often leads to fatigue and pain disorders:

Narcissistic abuse severely disrupts sleep patterns, leading to various sleep-related issues:

The body often expresses emotional and physical stress through physical symptoms, which can include:

The chronic stress and emotional turmoil caused by narcissistic abuse affect hormones too.

The endocrine system which regulates hormones can be thrown into disarray, leading to a cascade of health issues that further complicate the victim’s physical and mental well-being.

Chronic stress from narcissistic abuse perpetually activates the body’s stress response, leading to hormonal imbalances:

Cortisol, while essential for managing stress, can cause significant harm when chronically elevated:

Stress from narcissistic abuse can disrupt the production of reproductive hormones, affecting menstrual health and fertility:

The long-term impact of disrupted hormonal balance can lead to chronic health issues:

The connection between narcissistic abuse and autoimmune conditions is an overlooked aspect of the long-term health impact on victims. Chronic emotional and psychological stress can significantly disrupt the immune system, triggering or exacerbating autoimmune responses.

Chronic stress, such as that caused by narcissistic abuse, plays a pivotal role in the development and worsening of autoimmune conditions:

The trauma and emotional stress from narcissistic abuse can act as triggers for autoimmune conditions, initiating or worsening the body's autoimmune response:

Here are some examples of autoimmune conditions that can be triggered by chronic stress and trauma from narcissistic abuse:

Healing from narcissistic abuse is a multifaceted process that requires addressing the emotional, psychological, and physical damage inflicted by the abuser. A holistic approach that encompasses therapy, support, dietary, and lifestyle changes is essential for full recovery.

The first step in the healing journey is recognizing and acknowledging the abuse:

Recovering emotionally and psychologically from narcissistic abuse involves several key steps:

But your healing journey can’t stop here. If you were subjected to years of emotional abuse, your body’s storages of minerals, vitamins and nutrients were getting used up to keep you in the Fight/Flight/Freeze/Fawn states. The abuse might have even caused you to neglect your diet and self-care practices. So, it becomes essential to address ALL of these areas in order for you to heal.

The best way to heal trauma is to first understand the person that experienced it, their personality, their internal dialogue, circumstances, and where trauma settled in their body. Some of us store it in our thyroid and reproductive organs, like I did. Some, in our adrenal and pituitary glands. While some in our guts and extremities. 

No two people are alike, so no solutions should be alike either. Our clients have over a dozen different techniques at their disposal. They range from physical, emotional, psychological, to spiritual practices, each tailored for each unique situation.  

The physical health effects of narcissistic abuse are a stark reminder of the profound interconnectedness between mind and body.

If you were or are a victim of narcissistic abuse, you suffered in silence, perhaps overlooked by your family and community, and medical care providers, not realizing that your physical ailments are rooted in the emotional and psychological trauma inflicted on you by the narcissist.

Without addressing narcissistic trauma, no amount of diets, supplements, medications, cutting-edge protocols or even surgeries can help you resolve your symptoms. Real recovery includes ALL of these steps and more.

It feels daunting to try resolving symptoms of thyroid, hormone, and autoimmune disorders, including trauma. I’ve been there myself, so I know it firsthand. But it doesn’t have to be that way. 

There is an easy way to address thyroid disorder symptoms AND reverse them permanently. However, it starts with a simple yet complicated step: 

IDENTIFYING THE ROOT CAUSES of these conditions.

Over the years of helping thousands from all over the world achieve the reversal of conditions such as hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Graves' Disease, Hashimoto's, Thyroid Eye Disease, goiters, nodules, endometriosis, PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), infertility, Sjogren's, MS (multiple sclerosis), estrogen dominance, chronic fatigue, and many other autoimmune and hormone disorders, I uncovered over 52 root causes that trigger these conditions. 

Fifty-Two sounds like a large number, I know. However, without understanding your personal root causes, it is absolutely pointless trying to treat your condition and your symptoms. This is the reason you may still be suffering even after years of medical and naturopathic medical care. 

However, if the ROOT CAUSES are IDENTIFIED and ADDRESSED, the reversal of these conditions becomes not only possible but probable. I know this because I personally reversed hypothyroidism, pituitary tumor, a hormone imbalance, and infertility, even though I was deemed incurable. And I did it without medications and with only one supplement. 

And since then, over the years, I have helped thousands from 34 countries do the same.   

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During this TRAINING, you will learn: 

BONUS: a DEEP DIVE into understanding TRAUMA mechanics and its effects your thyroid, immune and hormone health, and what to do about it to start healing.

And, how to identify and address YOUR PERSONAL ROOT CAUSES so you can stop suffering and start thriving NOW! 

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Elena Isoldi Medici

Holistic Master Health Coach

Elena Isoldi Medici specializes in serving those who want to reverse thyroid, hormone, and autoimmune disorders naturally.

In 2007, Elena faced her own health challenges, being diagnosed with hypothyroidism, hormone imbalance, a pituitary tumor, and infertility. Plagued by over 20 debilitating symptoms and little hope of recovery, Elena sought both allopathic and naturopathic treatments, but to no avail. She was deemed INCURABLE.

Undeterred, she embarked on a journey of self-discovery and research. She crafted a unique health protocol that allowed her to reclaim her health FULLY in an impressively short time, and enabled her to conceive naturally.

EVERY SINGLE ONE OF HER SYMPTOMS AND DIAGNOSES WAS RESOLVED, and she hasn't been sick since!   

Elena's innovative approach has transformed thousands of lives across more than 34 countries, helping them restore their health naturally.