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Mothers and Daughters
Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Trauma...May Be Rooted in Your Mother's Narcissism.
If your mother was a narcissist she may have tried to control you through guilt, co-dependency techniques, it is all about her, she does not display genuine empathy or understanding of your feelings, saying one thing and behaving differently and the list continues. Children may feel out of control. Often, children turn to whatever coping mechanisms are available. Such as, drugs and alcohol, sex, skipping school, stealing or running away from home. Or, children become the "hero", in the family. They may do whatever is necessary to please mom. Their belief is that by pleasing mom she will love them.
Women who experience anxiety and depression may have been raised by a narcissistic mother. If so, their personal and work relationships may suffer significantly. There is an upside to learning how to live with pain. Learned behavior can be unlearned.
If you would like to learn more please give me a call at 314-920-0803 or contact me through www.anitadcohntherapy.com I would love to hear from you.