I actually miss my old life

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#1 Nov 16 - 12AM
Puzzle
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I actually miss my old life

I actually miss my old life, you're all screaming at me right now for writing this....I'd be telling me off too. However I really do.

I miss my old place of work, my friends. I hate the fact that I now work somewhere where I can't seem to form friendships with people, I feel like I am constantly judged and watched and made to feel like a child myself.

I miss enjoying going to work to see my friends. It has been a long time now and I just can't get used to my life as it is.

The old saying one door closes and another one opens, I don't feel that way since I removed myself from the Narc's life.

I experience myself missing my old life, I miss my friends, my work, I even miss his company sometimes.

I feel like I have moved away and moved forward from him, but everything about my new life just seems really dry and boring so I often catch myself thinking about him.

Of course I don't miss the mental abuse, but I just hate the fact that I have had to change my life and friends because of some ex boyfriend.

It just seems so extreme some days. I feel like I just packed up and moved on. Some days my old life feels like a dream. It just doesn't feel like I'll ever get used to it.

I hate the fact that I now despise every day because of him. His life is not even affected by this.

I know it takes strength to move forward but I feel like I have given up a lot more than just him.

Nov 16 - 3PM
brinamarie
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NO judgement from me from

NO judgement from me from what you're saying but I am just baffled beause i miss my old life too... the one before the Narc was in mine!! Everything you stated is how I felt BEFORE he tore my life apart. I used to enjoy small talk with people, i used to like going out (w/o seeing one of his many OW around to put me in a shitty mood), I enjoyed working out, talking to people on the phone (now i avoid contact & phone calls cuz i am one big debbie downer). I used to enjoy doing things with my boyfriend (not the one who RUINED every fucking thing we did with his miserable, maniuplative attitude). I'd like to go back to that life before the NARC. i'm sorry for what you're going through, but how can it get any worse than the destruction they cause??? Sounds like you've come a long way -- congrats & keep up the good work!!
Nov 16 - 8AM
Hunter
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What's wrong with missing

What's wrong with missing you're old life??? Nothing!!! You're moving on and change is not always easy..in time the new life will blossom .. The butterfly hasn't fully developed .. But it will.. I used to live in LA.. I loved it.. That was 13 yrs ago,but sometimes I miss that time as well..I lived it enjoyed it but change happens.. I now have new roots friends, family, and good life.. My guess is it will change many more times going forward... My point.. embrass this new journey.. make it good!! Hunter
Nov 16 - 8AM
onwithmylife
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Puzzle

I just miss not having male companionship and it being so difficult to find a good,kind, decent man that I feel attracted to and visa versa, everyone seems so superficial these days. I miss being a unit..i dislike the holidays coming up as well as I feel so alone. ugh
Nov 16 - 11AM (Reply to #4)
Lisa87
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Onwithmylife

Thats what I miss too, the companionship. It is hard to find a decent guy, some people I know have found them, so they must exist, but not coming across my path. I'm having the same experience, all superficial. I'm very busy with my awesome kids, amazing friends and work and exercise and going out quite a bit, having lots of fun, but its not the same as having that committed relationship. The holidays are definitely the worst time, having to be asked by friends and family if I'm dating or have a boyfriend...ugh
Nov 16 - 5AM
empath
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Puzzle

Have you considered that your body and mind is adjusting to "normal", drama free N-free life again? You are no longer experiencing the highs and lows...the stress hormones, sex hormones...and the unfortunate thing is, like any other long-term emotional state or addiction, your body and brain have been altered to adapt to it. There are specific neuropathways in the brain, and certain physical responses that the N conditioned us to, and once the N is out of your life, those pathways don't just go away...they dry up and scream to be watered...which makes us so susceptible to breaking NC happen despite all of our knowledge and rueful wisdom. The world can seem a bit boring, post-N, yet boring is preferable to high drama and abuse. I am going to suggest, from my own experience as I have struggled with this too is that you get yourself into more physical activities, especially vigorous ones that involve cardio/aerobics and also ones that cause muscle fatigue, like weight training and yoga...that will help rejuvenate the neurochemical cocktail that your body and brain are missing. Having a new boyfriend will help too...and if they are too "normal" for you, do your best to not mentally compare them to the N., value them for who they are and learn to appreciate the good qualities they have. I sincerely hope you find your joy for living again soon
Nov 16 - 7AM (Reply to #2)
Hermes
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Yes, Empath

I agree fully with your post, Empath. You explain the matter so clearly. A vigorous exercise programme does work wonders, and that was my experience too. In fact I would say it was vital in helping me pull out of N-thrall and get back to myself. Because of the high-octane tawdry day to day colou of the N-experience the blessed ordinariness of our "now" days seems strange, at first. Sure, one can miss other aspects of life back then. I certainly missed the home I had made, (but not the N!), and I suppose other smaller familiar things. But life is in constant movement, and it does get better. Hermes