how do you know if your emotionally abused?

Answer 1

Emotionally abuse is just as bad as physical. You know by the way you are treated. People love to play games and many times this is emotional abuse.

Answer 2

Do you feel bad after dealing with this person? Does this person subtly or not so subtly put you down? Does this person insult you in front of other people or alone? Do you feel used? Does this person listen to your concerns? Is this person a good friend to you? Are you free to express yourself and be heard?

If you answer yes then here is some optional advice:
1. Leave the situation! You can do so much better. There are 6 billion people on this planet and you have a finite amount of time. Don't waste it.
2. See if you can talk it out with this person. Perhaps the relationship could benefit from some counseling.
3. You are responsible for protecting yourself from abuse. You can only change yourself and what you subject yourself to. You cannot change another person.


P.S. Making a list of the attributes you want the people in your life to possess then ask for these people to come forward.

Answer 3

Easy if every decision u make makes u wonder what would that person think . Been there done that and he learned. As soon as I realized My whole thoughts of the day were second guessing my first intention THEN I know I lost myself. Now I had to stand my ground right or wrong. He could deal with it or leave. If we are together in holy matrimony then we are going to have differences. so enjoy it and compromise or fight and break up .
On the plus fighting in the beginning is good but after a while it's okay if you know your staying together.

Answer 4

If the person makes you feel bad about yourself by what they say or do...then my guess is that they are abusing you emotionally.
I think a lot of people are (being emotionally abused and don't even know it).
Any time someone hurts your feelings - they are abusing you.
Best of luck to you.

Answer 5

When you are afraid of taking decision and have to ask permission to do so. When you are insecure about everything. When you have feelings of worthlessness. When you feel bad how you look and what you do. And the most important, it is when you still stick to that person who abuse you and you live in fear with the only thought of leaving that man (or woman). Living with fear that paralyzed you, that fear itself controls all your emotions. When someone is constantly calling you names, insulting you. Emotional abuse has a devastating effect in the victim and needs professional help. If that it is your case, please get help, you can find it here in the Internet and in your city. Take care and God bless you. Everybody needs to live with respect and love.

Answer 6

it is all about how this person makes u feel about yourself, if he is constantly finding fault, controlling everything, and bashes u emotionally whenever he doesn't get his way, it is abuse. abuse causes us to loose our self worth, and after awhile we have no respect for that person or ourselves.

Answer 7

if the guy you are with puts you down and makes fun of you in front of others or when its just the two of you then its emotional abuse. when a guy causes you to cry by what he says to you then i would seek help with your school councler or someone you trust because chances are that if he does this to you then hes done it to someone else.

Answer 8

He calls you names, degrades you in front of other people, he blames you for everything, he yells at you, tells you that you are ugly or fat. He won't support you in your ambitions. He might seem controlling, like ask you not to wear makeup, certain clothing...when he met you he didn't have a problem with it.
He controls everything, the bank account, credit card statements, he's flirting in front of you, or you find out he's online flirting with other women, he cheats on you repeatedly.
Those sorts of things.

Answer 9

Without being long winded, if you have to ask the question, then most likely you feel it. I have such compassion for women who have been abused in this way. It is sometimes worse than physical abuse. If you want to contact me, please do.