50 Facts On Emotional Abuse And How To Get Better

 

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Emotional abuse is a subject that is often hidden, but its effects can be very bad. It slowly destroys a person's sense of self-worth, leaving scars that may not be obvious at first glance. In this piece, we'll learn about the signs of emotional abuse and share 50 shocking facts that shed light on this troubling reality.

 

The Hidden Danger Of Emotional Abuse

 

Emotional abuse is a type of wrongdoing that hurts a person's emotional and mental health. Unlike physical abuse, it doesn't leave obvious wounds, which makes it hard to spot.

 

Watch Out For These Warning Signs Of Emotional Abuse

 

To protect yourself and others from the harmful effects of emotional abuse, you must know how to spot the signs. In this part, we'll talk about the signs of emotional abuse in a relationship that you should look out for.

 

1. Always being criticised

One of the most obvious signs of emotional abuse is when a person is constantly criticized for their looks, actions, or choices. The attacker may put down and insult their partner, making them feel bad about themselves and like they aren't worth anything.

 

2. Insults and calling people names

Emotional abusers often use insults and name-calling to make their victims feel bad about themselves. They might talk badly about their partner to make them feel bad and gain power over them.

 

3. Giving people false information

Gaslighting is a common way that emotionally abusive people try to get what they want. The abuser changes the way the victim sees the world, making them question their memories, feelings, and health.

 

4. Being alone

Emotionally abusive people may keep their partner from seeing their friends and family, cutting them off from their support system. The person feels helpless and dependent because of this.

 

5. Controlling and influencing

A person who uses emotional abuse wants to be in charge of their partner's life. They might make choices for them, limit their freedom, or manipulate them to stay in charge.

 

6. Not showing affection or giving help

Emotional abusers may not show their partner love, give them emotional support, or validate them. This makes the person feel emotionally deprived and dependent on the attacker.

 

7. Punishing and blaming

Abusers often blame their partner for what they have done or what they haven't done well. They might make fun of them for flaws they think they have, making them feel like they are to blame for how they are treated.

 

8. Bullying and Threats

Emotional abusers may use threats and bullying to make their partner afraid. This fear makes the victim follow the abuser's rules and not question his or her power.

 

9. Acting in a passive-aggressive way

Emotional bullies often act in a way that is passive-aggressive. They may use sarcasm, silence, or backhanded praise to show that they are hostile and in charge.

 

10. Emotional Blackmail

People who hurt others emotionally may use emotional blackmail to get what they want. They may say that if their partner doesn't do what they want, they will hurt themselves or end the partnership.

 

11. Too much jealousy and clinginess

Emotional abusers may be too protective and jealous, trying to control their partner's relationships with other people.

 

12. Trying to cover up or downplay the abuse

A person who hurts you emotionally may deny or minimize what they did. They might try to make their partner feel bad about telling anyone about the abuse.

 

13. Mood Swings and Unpredictable Behavior

 People who emotionally abuse may have mood swings that are hard to predict, which can make their partner feel like they have to walk on eggshells around them.

 

14. Not having empathy

An emotional attacker may not care about how their partner feels or what they need.

 

15. Putting an end to successes

Emotional abusers may put down their partner's wins and accomplishments, making them feel like they aren't good enough or worthy.

 

16. Holding back feelings

As a form of punishment or control, emotional abusers may deny love, affection, or emotional support.

 

17. Trying to embarrass someone

Emotional abusers may shame or embarrass their partner on purpose, either alone or in front of other people.

 

18. Keeping track of money

Emotionally abusive people may have control over their partner's money, making it hard for them to get money and other resources.

 

19. Playing with children

In cases of emotional abuse in the family, an abuser may use their partner's children as pawns to control and influence their partner.

 

20. Not having enough personal limits

Emotionally abusive people may cross their partner's personal limits, not caring about their partner's need for privacy and independence.

 

50 Emotional Abuse Facts

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We'll look at 50 shocking facts about emotional abuse that show how common it is, what it does, and how to get better.

  

Fact #1: Emotional abuse can happen in any kind of connection, whether it's romantic, with family, or at work.

Fact #2: People who emotionally abuse others may cut them off from their friends and family as a way to control them.

Fact #3: People of all ages, from children to the old, can be hurt by emotional abuse.

Fact #4:: Emotional abuse can happen online, and cyberbullying and internet harassment are two of the most common types.

Fact #5: Emotional abuse can lead to major mental health problems like depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Fact #6: People who are emotionally abused may blame themselves, which makes it even harder for them to get help.

Fact #7: Emotional abuse can happen alongside physical abuse, making the damage done to the subject even worse.

Fact #8: Emotional abuse can be mild, which makes it hard for people on the outside to notice.

Fact #9: People who hurt others emotionally may use small rewards from time to time to keep their victims emotionally dependent on them.

Fact #10: Emotional abuse can make people act in ways that hurt themselves, like cutting themselves or abusing drugs.

Fact #11: Emotional abuse can make it hard for a person to have good relationships in the future.

Fact 12: Emotional abuse is often passed down from one family to the next.

Fact #13: Emotional bullies may use passive-aggressive methods to hurt the people they hurt emotionally.

Fact #14: Physical health can be hurt by emotional abuse, which can cause headaches, stomach problems, and a weakened immune system.

Fact #15: Emotional abuse can make people feel like they've lost who they are because they feel like their abusers are controlling and manipulating them.

Fact #16: Emotional abusers may use gaslighting to make their victims question their own views and reality.

Fact #17: Emotional abuse can make people stop going out with other people because they don't want to be hurt again.

Fact #18: Emotional abuse can hurt how well you do your job, which can make you less productive and less happy at work.

Fact #19: Emotional abuse is not always done on purpose. Some people do it because they haven't dealt with their own issues.

Fact #20: People who have been emotionally abused may turn around and hurt others in the future.

Fact #21: People who use emotional abuse may try to control their victims' money as a way to control them even more.

Fact #22: Children can be hurt just as much by emotional abuse as by physical abuse.

Fact #23: When someone is emotionally abused, they may become very alert and always ready for the next attack.

Fact #24: Emotional abusers may use "love bombing" in the beginning of a relationship to gain power over their victims.

Fact #25: Emotional abuse is a way for abusers to have power and control over their victims because they want to control how their victims feel.

Fact #26: Emotional abuse can happen at work, making it a dangerous and unhealthy place to work.

Fact #27: Emotional abuse can cause people to question their own worth and skills.

Fact #28: People who emotionally abuse others may use guilt-tripping to get their victims to do what they want.

Fact #29: Emotional abuse can happen in friendships, and bad friends may use manipulative methods to stay in charge.

Fact #30: When someone is emotionally abused, they may feel like they have no way out of the situation. This is called "learned helplessness."

Fact #31: Emotional abusers may punish their victims by not giving them emotional support as a way to control how they act.

Fact #32: Emotional abuse can hurt a person's sense of self-worth and make them question their abilities and choices.

Fact #33: Emotional abuse can happen in relationships between people of the same gender, because it has nothing to do with gender or sexual orientation.

Fact #34: Emotional abusers may threaten to leave their victims in order to keep them in line and depending on them.

Fact #35: People who are emotionally abused may try to hide their feelings as a way to protect themselves.

Fact #36: Emotional abuse can make it hard to sleep or keep you from sleeping at all because it makes you feel more stressed and anxious.

Fact #37: Emotional abusers may use the silence treatment as a way to punish and control the person they are hurting.

Fact #38: Microaggressions, which are small but hurtful words and actions, can be a form of emotional abuse.

Fact #39: Emotional abuse can make people feel like they can't make sense of the abuser's actions and words. This is called cognitive dissonance.

Fact #40: People who use emotional abuse may use "triangulation," or bringing in a third person to control their target.

Fact #41: Emotional abuse can make it hard for a person to trust others, which makes it hard for them to make new friends.

Fact #42: People who hurt other people emotionally may use love withdrawal to keep their victims emotionally dependent on them.

Fact #43: Emotional abuse can cause stress-related physical signs like heart palpitations and stomach problems.

Fact #44: People who are mentally abused can feel emotionally numb and cut off from their own feelings.

Fact #45: People who hurt others emotionally may put them down by insulting them or talking badly about them.

Fact #46: When someone is emotionally abused, they may have a skewed view of reality because they absorb the abuser's gaslighting techniques.

Emotional abuse can make people feel like they can't make choices without their abuser's approval.

Fact #48: Emotional abuse can happen in long-distance relationships, with attackers using technology to keep control.

Fact #49: Emotional abuse can make it hard for a person to take care of themselves, which can cause them to ignore their physical and emotional needs.

Fact #50: People who have been emotionally abused can have problems for the rest of their lives, even after they leave the abusive situation.

 

Conclusion: Making Change Happen

Emotional abuse is a sad fact that can leave victims with deep emotional scars. By knowing the signs of emotional abuse and getting the word out, we can help people break free from it and create a world where respect, humanity, and kindness are the norm.