7 Warning Signs of Emotional Abuse

Emotional abuse is defined as the repeated degrading of another person's mental health and well-being through nonphysical actions. Even if a family member, friend, or romantic partner doesn't get physically violent with you, they could still be emotionally abusing you. Emotional abuse, verbal abuse and psychological abuse are also harder to spot than physical abuse because the signs are generally less obvious than physical evidence of abuse. However, being in an emotionally abusive relationship can cause low self-esteem. PISD, depression and other mental health problems. Knowing the signs is the first step to helping yourself or someone else who finds themselves in an abusive relationship So, we've made this video to help you identify the warning signs before it's too late.

We also made a video on gaslighting, which is also a form of abuse if you want to check that out too: https://rumble.com/v3ghw58-10-warning-signs-of-gaslighting.html

If you relate to this video, we have also left a list of hotlines below you or a loved one can use to seek help for emotional abuse.

Resources: National Child Abuse Hotline (US and Canada): 800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453)

National Domestic Abuse Flotline: 800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233)

JIY: 800-787-3224

Video Phone for Deaf Callers: 206-518-9361

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255)

JIY: 800-799-4ITY (800-799-4889)

Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741 (US and Canada) or 85258 (UK)

National Runaway Switchboard: 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929)***