Emotional abuse refers to the use of highly charged emotions to control another person’s actions. It can be used to undermine a person’s self-confidence and mental health. Emotional abuse (also known as psychological abuse) can have a negative impact on your behavior, and even your physical health. Although emotional abuse does not cause physical injuries, it can leave behind long-lasting, deep wounds. Consult an Online Counselor at TalktoAngel to know more about how to overcome emotional abuse.
First, recognize the signs of emotional abuse and take the necessary steps to overcome it.
Signs and symptoms of emotional abuse
Do you feel guilty, shamed, ignored, silenced, violated, or uncomfortable around others? These feelings could indicate emotional abuse.
These are five indicators that you are being emotionally abused by someone:
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Very critical or judgmental about you
While it is normal to judge others and criticize them, in abusive emotional situations someone can go above and beyond. These are some warning signs to look out for. If someone has a negative view of you and what you do or say. If someone continually humiliates or embarrasses you by making you look bad in front of others. If someone makes you feel bad about yourself, whether it’s through teasing or sarcastic humor.
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Persuading and deceiving
An emotionally abusive person might use various tactics to make you feel bad and force you to do what you want.
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Reject your emotions
You may be called crazy or insane by the abuser.
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Possession of and control over the personality
You may be subject to abuse if you are not careful.
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Invasion of your privacy, no respect for borders
Everybody has the right to his or her personal space. It can be hard to tell the difference between the joy of starting a relationship and a violation of your privacy. You may feel pressured to spend your entire time with this amazing person. You should be cautious about the following: Checking your texts, emails, and social media accounts without permission or consent; Pushing you to express your feelings quickly, such as by saying “I love you” early on and then pushing you to do the same; Pressure to get involved in sexual activities, or encouraging you to move in with them
How to deal with emotional abuse
These are six methods to deal with emotional abuse and help you regain control of your life.
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Prioritize yourself.
Prioritize your mental and bodily health. Your abuser will do whatever it takes to keep power over you. Don’t hide from the abuser! You may find a way to set boundaries and leave the abusive situation.
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Define boundaries.
You can avoid getting drawn into conflicts. Also, consider how you will respond to manipulation before you get involved. If you cannot avoid conflicts, you should learn to say “no” and then honor your decision. Be clear about your boundaries and stay true to them. Tell your abusers they can no longer mistreat or treat you in the same way as they did before. If they continue to abuse you, inform them of the possible consequences. Your confidence in speaking is important.
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Don’t get involved.
It is important to never speak with abusers again. Do not respond to their texts, phone calls, or emails. You should not have any contact whatsoever with them. Spend as much time away as possible from the abusers if you are unable to avoid spending time with them or working with them.
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Never ever blame yourself.
You may be manipulated by the abuser to believe that you are guilty of something. Know that you are not the problem. No matter how much you try, you will never make your abusers happy. Also, don’t try to make things right in the eyes of your abusers. Abusers are conscious of their behavior and will abuse you.
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Don’t try to help abusers.
While you may wish to help or change your abuser, it is not a good idea. It is difficult to help your abuser without professional assistance. While you can encourage the abuser to seek therapy, it is not possible to force them. They have to take the first step and recognize they need help. Only you can control your reactions.
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Your support network.
Learn how to ask for assistance. Asking for help is a sign of your willingness to move. You should create a network of people who can help you. These people will help you to see things from a different perspective.
You can also discuss your feelings with a trustworthy family member, friend, or perhaps a professional such as a psychologist or counselor. Reach out to the best online therapist in India at TalktoAngel, an online counseling platform for mental health concerns. Online therapy can help you to deal with emotional abuse effectively and provide you the avenue to talk about your feeling in a safe space. Feel free to consult the best Online Counselor at TalktoAngel.
