It is often said that "no one escapes childhood unscathed". Such sayings can have a particularly profound meaning for someone who has been emotionally abused as a child. For many, the experience of emotional abuse at a young age can affect their self-esteem and relationships. For some, emotional abuse can even lead to mental illness.
In order to give you an insight into the impact of emotional abuse, we have collected for you some symptomatic signs of the people who have suffered this kind of abuse, but the important thing is to put your finger on the problem in order to solve it. and do not forget that nothing is lost yet!
hypersensitivity
"I can not stand conflict, sudden noises, fits or aggression whatever their form. These things instantly trigger a need to defend myself or to flee. "
The rejection of compliments
"I can not accept the compliments. When someone compliments me, my answer boils down to "Yummy yeah" or I just smirk. But I came to understand why: during my childhood, people only noticed my mistakes instead of my achievements, so it's hard for me to accept the compliments. "
The constant need for recognition
"I'm a burnt head, in everything and anything. I still have this need to prove that I am good. Always obsessed with doing things to perfection. I care a lot about the opinions of others.
Lack of self-confidence
"I always feel like I'm always hurting things ... It's very hard to convince myself that I'm good at something. "
A permanent feeling of guilt
"I'm always sorry for everything. If someone does not send me a message, I'll think he's mad at me, so I'll apologize. If I ask for something and it annoys the person, I will apologize. I feel guilty in almost every situation.
isolation
"I am basically a hermit. My house is my fortress. I suffer from depression and anxiety. It's hard for me to apply it to school or life in general. I can not help running to the nearest exit to catch my breath. I fear everyone around me. "
An exaggerated mistrust
"I can not trust people. I never let them enter my life. If I let them in, it's good after many years, it takes me a lot of time to build my self-confidence. "
The omnipresent indecision
"Indecision is my problem. It's as if I make the wrong choice every time, even if I take the option that was suggested to me. I'm afraid of being a parent because I do not want to miss my child's education. "
Erasing oneself
"Lest others disagree with me, I avoid saying anything, which means that I am never myself. I wear a mask of absolute neutrality in any situation. "
Susceptibility
"I'm often on the defensive and can even be cold or mean. I'm showing negativity to avoid being hurt. "
The fear of being loved
"I have a hard time accepting love, regardless of gender, since it has always been given to me through a manipulation tool. I do not think others can love me unconditionally. So, I hide parts of myself, so as not to be vulnerable to being loved, chosen and accepted by others. "
The excessive need to satisfy others
"I always feel the need to please those I see as an authority, so I do not think about what I really need. I try to achieve a perfection that does not exist, but after collapsing when things are not up to my standards. "
The need to justify itself without stopping
"I always find myself explaining each of my movements. I explain why I bought something, why I did such and such thing ... I have the impression that people do not believe me, so I give a detailed explanation. "
An excessive shyness
"I'm too shy with people and it's hard for me to express myself. I always feel like we do not want to hear what I have to say. "
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