Psychological Abuse can have deep impacts the personality self esteem and confidence. This also effects the core belief system a person has and lead to invalidation and self doubt.

At times these are so normalized that it becomes difficult to even identify them as abuse. This can result in missing the silent signs of emotionally abusive behavior.

It is important to understand that psychological abuse is not restricted to married couples or partners. this can be also be by parents, caretakers, significant others, business partner, friends or coworker.

That is why it is important to talk about them and break the stereotype about psychological or emotional abuse.

If you relate to any of this remember : “You don't deserve this and it is not your fault.”

So speak up seek help it might look impossible but it is not.

psychological abuse involves a person being threatened, controlled, isolated, invalidated, gaslighted and ignored. These are reflected in their behavior and interactions, they are persistent and unrelenting in their actions and words.

let us look at most common psychological abuses

Most common psychological abuse are name calling, yelling and using emotional invalidation. These majorly lead to humiliation, criticism and undermining persons self worth and self esteem. 

example of this is calling stupid, looser, or idiot it usually involves words like always and never. leading to screaming yelling or public embarrassment. Even patronizing and saying “ oh! you try but it is just not your cup of tea.” or" it is just beyond your capability"

Use of sarcasm, insults on appearance, belittling your accomplishments, putting down other persons interests , unilateral decision making, lecturing are all normalized signs of physical abuse.

Using guilt, accusing other person of abuse, trivializing ,blaming, gaslighting, using others , outbursts and feigned helplessness are abuse which come as part of dominance and control.

Emotional neglect and isolation can lead to increased dependency as abuser might come between you and people who support you. This occurs by withholding affection, calling you needy, dehumanizing you or shutting down any form of communication.

Codependency is when you internalize these abuses and behave and act according to abuser's behavior and you ignore your own self. It's an unhealthy pattern of behavior. 

Example of codependent behavior is , when you fear any alternative and continuously neglect your own needs. you make lot of adjustments and sacrifices but they are not reciprocated. You keep quite suppress your own feelings and thoughts to keep the peace. you critique yourself and feel responsible for all that is wrong. You defend them and try to save them from themselves.

the scars of emotional abuse are very long lasting and has extremely negative impact on the person effecting their emotional state and can leave a person feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stressed, depressed and even suicidal.

Do not ignore these signs and seek help or reach out to help if you know someone suffering in silence or normalizing it.