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Search Results: symptoms of emotional abuse
Trauma Bonding - A Danger to Emotional Well-being
Leaving an abusive relationship usually isn’t as simple. Many people experiencing intimate partner violence realistically fear that their abusive partners' actions will become more violent and even lethal if they attempt...
Being_a_good_Indian
Master Age: 28 After having suffered serious heartache because of a relationship how do I trust people moving forward and possibly another relationship?
I have suffered heartache in relationship emotional abuse i experienced physical pain symptoms near heart area on the body. It was excruciating at times. It's been many years. Anxiety seems to take over anytime something...
MashFran1
Xper 2 Age: 33 My boyfriend has gaslighted me but I think its unintentional?
I know gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse and recently I found out that my boyfriend might have done it throughout our relationship. I’m convinced he has at times because a lot of phrases that are considered...
Anonymous
(25-29) Why I sometimes don’t like to identify as part of the chronic illness community
For my entire life, I’ve been dealing with a number of chronic health conditions. At first it started with the common conditions such as asthma and eczema. Then it turned into some lesser known conditions. It’s hard to...
Anonymous
(30-35) How to know if a relationship is salvageable?
I have been in a relationship with someone for about a year. He has/had a drinking problem. Any time he has been drunk it hasn't been pleasant. He becomes verbally abusive and very aggressive. I already have ptsd from...
Anonymous
(30-35) Be careful dishing out an unqualified diagnosis on your Ex and what Personality Disorder you "feel" they have. This is dangerous..
This is a response, (previously posted as guidance and subsequently blocked), to an individual, who posted a vindictive person's "false victimhood narrative" to explain why consecutive ex-girlfriends removed him from...
Grobmate
Explorer Age: 45 Bullys and the effects of bullying
I did a little research before coming here to post this. When it comes to bullying in general it can have numerous effects depending on the different factors present. Some important things to consider are is the bullying...
Bensbrie
Xper 6 Age: 27 Would you be willing to date someone with severe BPD?
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a condition characterized by difficulties regulating emotion. This means that people who experience BPD feel emotions intensely and for extended periods of time, and it is harder...
D3vilish
Xper 4 Age: 56 Why corporal punishment (spanking etc) is bad for your child.
This take is for those who deny facts like @SarahVanRensburg (as she deleted my comment where I explained with my own experiences, and what professionals like scientists and doctors say about how smacking/spanking is...
9teen
Yoda Age: 27 How can I let go of her? Should I?
I feel like I might be emotionally manipulated by my girlfriend. I have known her for about two years now and it’s often been a game of extremely cuddly love and extreme sorrow or guilt. I’m a people pleaser, I don’t know...
Anonymous
(25-29) The Post-Breakup Protocol
It has been a while since I wrote a myTake, and it seems that the most popular two of the three I already wrote were those involving relationships. They have been received well, and for that I am grateful. I have read...
NineBreaker
Yoda Age: 42 My Life Before 2017 vs. Before 2018
Every year around this time, I try to take time and examine my own life and where I have fallen short. Self-awareness is becoming so important in my life in this respect. Without this quality, I wouldn’t have come as far...
JustAnotherGirlie
Editor Age: 30 Is this relationship emotionally abusive? Please read and vote?
I'm gathering more opinions on this topic for someone to help them! My words aren't doing the trick.. I need them to visually see other people's opinions! I want your total honesty on what you think about this situation.....
ebbyeb
Explorer Age: 30 
I'm gathering more opinions on this topic for someone to help them! My words aren't doing the trick.. I need them to visually see other people's opinions! I want your total honesty on what you think about this situation.. Please!
A good example picture for a more visual display! Do you have any mental disorders?
I do.. Chico_brahs list of mental disorders... Alcohol/Substance Abuse Alcohol/Substance Dependence Anxiety Disorders Adult Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD) Bipolar Disorder: Overview,...
Chico_brah
Yoda Age: 32 Emotional is Weak, Unemotional is Strong
For anyone who finds this title immediately disagreeable, please read on and discover how I define these concepts. Emotional: acting before thinking. Unemotional: thinking before acting. The quality of being...
ak666
Editor Age: 45 How to get over anger towards an ex?
I don't want to be with him. I'm happier and know it's the right thing. I don't miss him or love him. But when something triggers the memories of it all I still feel deeply hurt and angry. It's not as simple as just...
Anonymous
(36-45) If you have to ask yourself "Am I overreacting?" or "Am I too sensitive", you probably aren't!
as dead simple as that. in a lot of cases, you might be tempted to wonder "oh, but does that apply to me? maybe everyone else is okay and not overreacting but maybe i'm the one who's overreacting". it applies to you. you...
roxyreigns
Xper 5 Age: 32 When you are at emotional rock-bottom... or someone else you know... read this please !
Feeling down is normal. Lots of people are feeling blue as you are reading these lines considering the likelihood of something bad happening each day you live. Maybe you feel bad for just one day or a week, maybe even two...
Anonymous
(30-35) Emotional Abuse: It Leaves a Bigger Scar Than You May Think
Sticks and stones and break my bones, but words will hurt the most. I was emotionally abused when I was younger. In my freshman year of high school, I met this guy without knowing what I was getting myself into. It...
Needing emotional support from a woman.
All my life I've been abused by my abusive family. They never gave me emotional support - though they gave me a lot of material things. Over the years I always wanted a woman to give me emotional support - in other words...
Anonymous
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