Narcissist Recovery & ADHD Symptoms The link between narcissistic abuse syndrome and ADHD-like symptoms in survivors is gaining attention in neuroscience due to how chronic stress affects brain function. Narcissistic abuse, involving prolonged psychological stress from manipulation and emotional exploitation, triggers the body's fight, flight, or freeze response, overseen by the autonomic nervous system. This constant stress can dysregulate the brain's stress-response systems, notably affecting