Did Your Narcissistic Relationship Cause Brain Fog?

L. N.
Moving Forward with Hope
5 min readDec 21, 2023

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If you have ever woken up to being in a relationship with a narcissist and felt like you were in a dense cloud, this article is for you, my friend.

Brain fog in relationships, especially in narcissistic relationships, can have various causes and is often a result of the various dynamics and behaviors involved.

We are going to explore how a narcissistic relationship can envelop a person in a fog, discuss the reasons behind this phenomenon, and highlight the drawbacks of navigating through this mist.

By understanding these aspects, we aim to provide assistance to allow you to gain the clarity needed to reclaim your sense of self and well-being.

Let’s get to it.

Gaslighting: Gaslighting is a manipulative tactic used by narcissists to make their partner doubt their own perceptions, memories, and sanity.

They may twist the truth, deny their actions, or blame their partner for things they did. This constant gaslighting can lead to confusion, self-doubt, and a feeling of mental fog.

Emotional Manipulation: Narcissists are skilled emotional manipulators.

They exploit their partner’s emotions and vulnerabilities to control and dominate. This manipulation can leave the victim feeling

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L. N.
Moving Forward with Hope

Podcast Host & Author for narcissistic abuse survivors, author of Master Manipulators, Avid Traveler. Learn More: https://linktr.ee/lynnnichols