![\"Psychological](\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Here-is-a-short-list1.jpg\" "\\"Psychological")
<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
When you hear the word abuse, what’s the first word that comes to your mind? You might be acquainted with someone who has experienced domestic abuse. We all know that more than <\/span>a million cases of domestic abuse<\/span><\/a> are reported yearly, but we don’t know that the cases that go unreported are much greater. Especially the cases of abuse behind closed doors.<\/span><\/p>\n According to <\/span>Grady Shumway<\/span><\/a>, a licensed mental health counselor:<\/span><\/p>\n Domestic abuse often remains hidden due to fear, shame, or a lack of support, leaving many victims trapped in silence.<\/span><\/p>\n It’s crucial to promote an environment where individuals feel safe to speak out and seek help.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n One of the most common types of abuse that go unreported is psychological abuse in marriage; it’s literally a horror story, and sadly many people who experience psychological violence don’t go to the authorities or seek help.<\/span><\/p>\n Together, let us understand the definition, signs, types, and symptoms of psychological abuse in marriage. <\/span><\/p>\n By definition, it is any cruel, abusive act that causes mental suffering, the feeling of being powerless, alone, fearful, sad, and depressed in a partner. Psychological abuse can be verbal and non-verbal and is used to create fear and a sense of irrational respect from the victim.<\/span><\/p>\n What’s alarming is that this kind of thing is really common. <\/span><\/p>\n Yet, only a few people understand what psychological abuse is and how to offer help to a victim if they ever meet someone who experiences this type of abuse.<\/span><\/p>\n Since signs of psychological abuse don’t show, such as bruising, we won’t immediately see when someone is experiencing it. <\/span><\/p>\n Still, the most common reason most cases go unreported is that most victims don’t say anything because of fear or that twisted mindset that they must endure the torture for love, family, or whatever reason.<\/span><\/p>\n Some might say that this kind of abuse isn’t as bad as physical abuse, but most experts would argue that psychological abuse is as destructive as any form of abuse. <\/span><\/p>\n Anyone who has experienced violence will no longer feel safe in their own home or trust any other person, ultimately destroying relationships, self-esteem, faith in humanity, and even how you see yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n Furthermore, abuse of any form will greatly affect children and how they see the world growing up.<\/span><\/p>\n Psychological <\/span>abuse in relationships<\/span><\/a> can sometimes be hard to see because most couples today show off how perfect they are in public and on social media.<\/span><\/p>\n However, some might not even know they are already being abused because it’s not so frequent.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n But abuse is always like that; before you know it, you’re stuck in an abusive relationship. So how do you know if you are being abused?<\/span><\/p>\n You will know when something’s wrong. Abuse always begins after marriage or engagement and may not be so frequent to start. <\/span><\/p>\n It may take months or years to progress because the reality is; the abuser wants you to depend on them; that’s why abuse mostly requires years of being together. As the years’ pass, the abuse gets worse. <\/span><\/p>\n From yelling to calling names, from picking a fight to belittling your personality, from swearing to threats — abuse isn’t limited to physical violence only.<\/span><\/p>\n We may not be familiar with the signs, but once we are, we can be more sensitive toward subtle symptoms of psychological abuse on a friend or loved ones. Sometimes, all the victim needs is a sign that you are willing to help and that there is still hope for them. Let’s understand some of the signs of:<\/span><\/p>\n Watch this video explaining how gaslighting can manipulate your mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>What is psychological abuse?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
Related Reading:-<\/i><\/b> How to Deal with Psychological Abuse in Relationships<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n
<\/span>How to know if you are being abused<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>Signs of psychological abuse<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
Related Reading:-<\/i><\/b> 50 Signs of Emotional Abuse and Mental Abuse: How to Identify It<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n