Partners of narcissists often experience brain fog. This is where they feel dazed and confused. And the world seems surreal, almost dream-like.

With brain fog you struggle concentrating, as your mind wanders. And your memory is shot to pieces.

When you’re experiencing brain fog you may struggle remembering simple words. And find it difficult to organise your thoughts and actions. Becoming absent minded and chaotic.

When you think about life with a narcissist, it’s not surprising their partners suffer with brain fog. This article looks at the various ways narcissists cause brain fog…

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Excessive Demands

Narcissists are needy and demanding. And some narcissists always seem to want something. On top of this, narcissists do as little as possible to help in return.

These demands drain their partners over the long haul. Because not only do they have their own things to deal with, but also the narcissists.

The narcissists demands effectively doubles their partners work loads. And this may be OK in the short term. But over long periods, it’s mentally and physically draining.

An overworked mind has to opt out and preserve what little energy it has left. And this is why you experience brain fog.

It’s almost like when you open too many programs on a PC. There’s only so many resources to go round. So the PC runs slowly, because it can’t keep up with the all the demands.

Narcissists Chaos

Not only do narcissists make demands, but they’re also chaotic. And usually fail to keep their house in order, bills paid on time, and things running smoothly.

This chaos is stressful to live with. And long term stress is known to cause brain fog. Because we need order and structure to keep us performing effectively.

This chaos also means their partners take responsibility for almost everything. Even if it’s not demanded of them. Because they don’t want to live in squalor. And as I mentioned earlier, this high work load is mentally draining, which contributes towards brain fog.

Chasing Rainbows

Despite all you do for narcissists, they often make you feel you’re not good enough. They may criticise everything you do, either directly or indirectly. Put you down at every opportunity. And encourage you to seek their approval.

To a narcissist, you’re NEVER enough. And no matter how hard you try, they’re never happy. And you never win their approval, because they keep moving the goal posts. Getting you nowhere, like running uphill through treacle.

Constantly trying to prove your worth is draining, confusing, and frustrating. Because they deliberately set you up to “fail”. And this is a potent toxic brew for brain fog. Because it’s a never ending treadmill of confusion and exhaustion.

Gaslighting

To add fuel to the fire, narcissists also create confusion by gaslighting. This is where they get you doubting your sense of reality.

Narcissists tell you one thing, yet do the opposite. They lie and manipulate. And blame you for things THEY do wrong. All whilst maintaining an air of innocence. Which adds to the confusion.

Some narcissists even go as far as moving objects and denying it. Just to get their partners doubting themselves.

This causes their partners to question their sense of reality. Because they think they’re “wrong” most of the time. So they feel they can’t trust their own perceptions. And messing with someone’s sense of reality creates confusion, fatigue, and brain fog.

Anxiety

Narcissists love pushing their partners onto the back foot by making them anxious. Because an anxious person is more controllable.

Narcissists cause anxiety in many ways. They dish out constant criticisms to their partners. Causing them to doubt themselves when performing even simple tasks. And they may even stand over them, watching closely, to intimidate and increase their nervous self doubt.

Narcissists also lead dramatic lives, which are high in conflict. Whether it’s with you, or with others. And even if it’s with others, they expect you to get involved, and back them to the hilt. Even when they’re wrong.

This high conflict lifestyle leaves their partners in an almost constant flight or fight mode. Because their mind and body anticipates conflict at any moment.

This anxiety is known to cause brain fog. Because your mind and body prioritises dealing with what it perceives as imminent danger. Rather than focussing on thinking clearly and rationally.

Stress hormones are released into your body. And your heart rate and breathing increases. Gearing you up for action. And whilst this may be useful for running and fighting, it plays havoc with your thought processes.

Lack Of Sleep

Lack of sleep in another big cause of brain fog. And many partners of narcissists suffer with sleep problems.

Some narcissists deliberately spoil their partners sleep, just to keep them weak and controllable. They may wake them in the middle of the night. Start an argument just before bed time. Or encourage them to stay up late when they have an early start the next day.

And even if they don’t deliberately ruin their sleep, the narcissist may achieve this anyway. Because their partners live such stressful lives. They may stay awake at night worrying about EVERYTHING. Whilst the narcissist sleeps soundly, without a care in the world.

Final Thoughts

When you combine all these factors, it’s no wonder that partners of narcissists experience brain fog. People are not designed for high workloads and stress over such long periods of time.

On top of this, narcissists chaotic ways add to the tiredness and confusion. As do their deliberate manipulations, mind games, and difficult natures.

With all this going on, it’s not surprising that their partners become mentally and physically drained. And brain fog sets in.

On a positive note, brain fog lifts once the narcissist is out your life. It may take a few weeks to fully recover. But you will get there.

Brain fog is a temporary symptom of tiredness and stress. And once you experience a manageable workload, your mind and body has chance to recover and return to normal. So if you want to get rid of brain fog caused by a narcissist, then you must remove the source.

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