How do you know you are being mentally abused?

Answer 1

Does the person say things that makes you feel bad and low? Does this person call you names and/or tell you that your no good for anything?

Are you ever left in a room crying after your partner has said something so hurtful that you can't help but feel like less than nothing and burst into tears and worst off all they said the same thing to you yesterday and maybe even the day before?

If there is a yes to anyone of these questions or you've been though similar events then you are in a mentally, verbally, and emotionally abusive relationship and you should GET OUT NOW!!!

If its a parent rather than a partner TELL SOMEONE!!! In either case do whatever you have to in order to assure your safety and that of others (Children, Brothers and Sisters etc) and get away from the abuser.

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Verbal and Mental abuse like physical abuse is consistent. Is it ongoing? Does what he/she says or does to you affect even after they're gone? Have you felt less than yourself? Like your self value is undetermined now, or you feel your not worth anything because you think what's said about you is justified? For example are you beginning to believe any of what the abuser does or says to you is okay because you deserved it? Does what he/she say or do to you not only affect you but affect people around you? Like your mentality has been so impacted by the possible abuse that your actions because of, begin to affect people around you?

If you said yes to any of THESE questions no doubt are you being abused, nevertheless seeking professional opinions on the subject should not be completely out ruled. This is a public site, accessible to anybody, and I'll be straight with you that I am not a licensed doctor. In short, all the apples in the world couldn't completely keep the doctor away, it just helps you feel better.

Also, if you are just starting out in a relationship with someone who might be an abuser but also they are unaware of the fact they could be one, don't entirely rule their opinion out. Honesty is the best policy and if you feel like you want a good stable relationship with this person, include them in any actions you take for the relationship. If this person wants to be a part of the building process of your relationship then they are certainly worth the effort. If not, it doesn't mean that they aren't but that maybe you should consider other options, that or if your feelings for them are extremely strong, by all means don't give up, but be sure to keep tabs on their temper. Abusers always have tempers, that or too much pride.

Answer 2

If you are feeling bad about the way you are treated or spoken to - and your pleas to stop this kind of behavior went unheeded - then you are being emotionally (verbally, psychologically) abused.

Answer 3

Review the warning signs and decide for yourself.

A mentally abusive relationship caused two 'feelings' in me. I reacted with confusion to a pattern of speech that my abuser would use. The purpose of the mental abuse is to instill self doubt in you and then you are easier to control. The second re-action I had was a type of emotional numbness. This came after a period of crazy making verbal abuse. If you feel confused around your abuser and then notice a numbness that is a good clue that your are bing mentally manipulated.

Answer 4

The abuser would constantly tell you how worthless you are and try to control everything that you do. They play guilt games, or yell and scream when you do nothing wrong; in order to beat you down.

You could be told that you are stupid or worthless. You may asked questions like:

"what good are you?"

"what can we possibly do to you?"

"If you don't do what I tell you, I'll kick you out of this house"

"You're an idiot"

"You were a mistake"

"You are horrible everyone was so much better than you"

"I will crash this car and end both our lives to get away from you"

They will probably show no sign of affection towards you.

Answer 5

if you partner calls you bad names or puts you down in any way.

Answer 6

You are being abused if you get forced to do things you don't really enjoy, or if things are done to you that you don't fully want yourself.

Answer 7

a family member tells you there is something wrong with you and you aren't good enough

Answer 8

He screams at me right in my face calls me names