Hey HisVictim--
I'm glad you are trying to break free. It sure hurts, huh? I am really sorry that you are in so much pain.
I don't know what stage in the grieving process you are acatually at but it sounds to me as if you feel really exhausted. It's hard to stand up for ourselves and do what we know we have to do--not want to do--HAVE to do when you are so worn down.
Different things work for different people. Do you have the energy to get out of the house and do something--anything to get your mind off of N for a little while. Any distraction. Some people go to COSA meetings. If your area doesn't have them ALANON might be a good alternative. Even though it is for people who have an alchoholic in their life it works for almost anyone trying to cope with someone who is poison. You may feel too depressed to leave the house, but if you can make yourself...just for an hour...it might help. Go to the bookstore and get one of the books that are mentioned on this forum.--Right now, you are right , he is controling you. Not having any control of your life will not only lead to heart ache, PTSD and depression but hopelessness. The more control you take the better you will feel--and you already doing that by coming on here and posting. Good for You!
You probably already know all of this. I am sorry you are hurting--I hope you feel better soon! Are you trying No contact yet?
Blessings,
Annie