-- Shahida Arabi is not just a bestselling author, researcher, and influencer; she is a revolutionary changemaker. Arabi, an academic and journalist, first rose to prominence in 2014 and 2016 with viral articles such as 20 Diversion Tactics Highly Manipulative Narcissists and Psychopaths Use and 5 Sneaky Things Narcissists Do To Take Advantage of You, which reached over eighty million people worldwide. These articles sparked a revolution in the fields of psychology and mental health, exposing covert manipulation tactics that were previously underexplored at the time. Arabi’s work drastically shifted the way we discuss narcissism and psychopathy today, pioneering important conversations about narcissistic abuse, gaslighting, projection, and jealousy induction.
As a graduate of Columbia and Harvard, Arabi used her expertise in psychology and sociology to spread awareness of the dysfunctional dynamics in toxic relationships with manipulative people. Her viral articles and best-selling books, including Breaking Trauma Bonds with Narcissists and Psychopaths (2025, New Harbinger), have empowered countless survivors to heal from toxic relationships, and were among the first to provide insights and real-life accounts from thousands of people affected by these experiences. Her work was also among the first to highlight the biochemically addictive nature of these relationships, highlighting the roles of dopamine, serotonin, and cortisol in why survivors often stay trapped in such dynamics. Arabi’s work emphasizes how trauma affects the brain and how interpersonal violence impacts a survivor’s decision-making and coping skills, challenging victim-shaming myths prevalent in society. It also underscores how manipulators often blow hot and cold deliberately to entrap you in toxic cycles, intermittently love-bombing you with positive attention and then devaluing you to keep you hooked on seeking their attention and approval.
A Researcher and Bestselling Author with Purpose
Arabi’s most recent peer-reviewed study, published in the Journal of Personality and Individual Differences, established the first empirical link between having a partner with narcissistic traits and the development of PTSD symptoms. Her bestselling books have been translated into over 20 languages, including French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Arabic, Turkish, Japanese, and Polish. Arabi’s latest work, Breaking Trauma Bonds with Narcissists and Psychopaths, has been widely praised for its groundbreaking research and its real-world applications in helping survivors break free from toxic relationships.
A Social Media Star
In addition to her research and bestselling books, Arabi has gained a devoted following on social media, where her posts on narcissism, trauma bonds, limerence, modern dating, and human rights often go viral. Her posts and articles have drawn the recognition of numerous celebrities and notable public figures who have engaged with her work. Her Instagram account, @selfcarewarrior, and her Facebook page, The Smart Girl’s Guide to Self-Care, have garnered widespread attention, and her posts frequently resonate deeply with audiences from all demographics, especially women. Arabi’s social media presence offers empowering self-care tips, guidance to identify and stop romanticizing red flags in relationships, and motivational insight for healing from toxic individuals. She also shares inspirational content from living her dream life in Manhattan, a life she built through hard work and determination, empowering people to achieve their goals and manifest beyond what they thought was possible for themselves.
A Manifesting Alchemist
Arabi’s impact extends beyond her expertise on manipulation in toxic relationships. She has also become a pivotal voice in manifesting your dream life after adversity. Her upcoming book, Alchemy: Rewire Your Brain to Manifest Success, Attract Love, and Turn Adversity into Triumph (New Harbinger, 2026), blends neuroscience and psychology to help people achieve their goals after toxic relationships and trauma. Through her previous works and articles, Arabi popularized the concept of alchemy to associate it with the process of transmuting adversity into success—a theme she continues to champion in her work.
About Shahida Arabi
Shahida Arabi is a bestselling author, researcher, and social media influencer who has transformed the conversation around narcissism, trauma bonds, and toxic relationships. With a background in psychology and sociology from Columbia and Harvard, Arabi’s work aims to empower survivors of narcissistic abuse and inspire personal transformation. Her books and research have reached millions worldwide, and her work continues to spark important discussions on mental health, self-care, and overcoming adversity.
Media Contact
Shahida Arabi
Author,
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Amazon Author Page
Contact Info:
Name: Shahida Arabi
Email: Send Email
Organization: Shahida Arabi
Website: https://www.shahidaarabi.com/books
Release ID: 89179369
Google
RSS