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ExplainerDomestic violenceMental health1 minute read
Emotional abuse is abuse
Words and behaviour that wear you down are real harm.
Emotional abuse can be harder to see than physical abuse, but it can do deep damage.
What it can include
- Constant criticism
- Name calling and humiliation
- Silent treatment as punishment
- Making you doubt your memory or sanity
- Threats
- Blaming you for everything
Effects
- Losing confidence
- Anxiety and depression
- Feeling you cannot do anything right
- Not trusting your own judgement
It counts
You do not need bruises to be abused. Domestic abuse services support people experiencing emotional abuse.
