How To Deal With Mental Abuse

Mental abuse can manifest itself in different ways. It takes place when the abuser is constantly trying to make the victim feel guilty, put him/her down, finds faults and blames him/her for no reason at all. In some ways, mental abuse is similar to emotional abuse. The abuser intentionally tries to hurt the victim and make him/her suffer mentally and emotionally. Mental form of abuse, in certain aspects, can be more tormenting than physical abuse. And one needs to find ways to deal with it, as its long-term consequences can be very serious. Explore the article to find some helpful tips on how to deal with mental abuse.

If other people are hurling abusive attacks or excessive criticism on you, you may be giving them a reason to do so. Only you can figure out whether any of your actions is indirectly contributing to your being mentally abused. This is not to say that the recipient of mental abuse is provoking the abuser to mistreat him/her. However, thinking over it may help you to gain an insight on your weaknesses and you may be able to find a solution to be problem, at least on your part.

 

While a victim of mental abuse should certainly ponder where he/she is going wrong, it is also important not to take any kind of abuse, whatsoever be the reason. However, you can’t deal with it in an angry and revengeful way. Just firmly convey it to the abuser that you are not going to put up with it. Yelling at the abuser can make the matters worse and can pave the way for physical abuse, if the situation worsens. Your abuser may try to influence your mind into believing what he/she perceives about you, in very subtle way. You have to identify this subtle manipulation and stand your ground.

 

If you are being subject to incessant mental abuse, it can be very demoralizing for you and make you feel depressed. As such, it’s important to spend time with friends and close ones, especially those who make you feel beautiful and wanted. You can look for support and strength in the people you trust. You can also open your heart out and discuss your feelings with them. Your true friends will lift your morale and make you feel more confident about yourself.

 

In case you really think that you will not be able to handle your abuser, it is best to seek professional counseling without further delay. Mental abuse can be extremely unsettling, even more than physical abuse. Don’t let your abuser cross the threshold. If it has continued to worsen, the best you can do is to escape your abuser, so that he/she doesn’t torment you anymore. If the abuser is very close to you, say your spouse, convince him/her as well to visit a counselor.