15 symptoms commonly experienced by individuals who have endured trauma from narcissistic abuse:

1. Low Self-Esteem: Feeling unworthy or inadequate due to persistent criticism and manipulation.
2. Anxiety: Experiencing constant worry or hypervigilance, especially in interpersonal interactions.
3. Depression: Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or emotional numbness.
4. PTSD or C-PTSD: Intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, or nightmares related to the abuse.
5. Emotional Dysregulation: Difficulty managing emotions or experiencing intense emotional reactions.
6. Fear of Abandonment: A heightened fear of rejection or being alone.
7. Gaslighting Effects: Chronic self-doubt and confusion about one’s reality due to manipulation.
8. Isolation: Withdrawing from friends and family out of fear or shame.
9. People-Pleasing: Overcompensating to gain approval or avoid conflict.
10. Guilt and Shame: Feeling responsible for the abuse or ashamed of one’s perceived failures.
11. Difficulty Trusting Others: Skepticism or fear in forming new relationships.
12. Hypervigilance: Overanalyzing situations for potential threats or manipulation.
13. Somatic Symptoms: Physical ailments like headaches, stomach problems, or chronic fatigue tied to stress.
14. Indecisiveness: Struggling to make decisions, often second-guessing oneself.
15. Loss of Identity: Feeling disconnected from one’s sense of self, values, or purpose.

These symptoms can vary in intensity and may overlap with other mental health challenges. Healing is possible with self-awareness, support, specific coaching and therapeutic interventions.