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Is Emotional Abuse Considered Abuse?

Emily55

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This is a general question but my therapist thinks I have complex PTSD. And there’s a lot of things that’s happened to me. But could a controlling boyfriend and a boyfriend who calls me names and isolates me and also threatens to rape me/rip off my piercing. Count as a form of abuse even though it wasn’t physical ? This happened when I was 16. I’m 22 now and no we aren’t together .

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    • Mop

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      Even though it happened a long time ago and isnt happening anymore that sort of abuse can leave a HUGE impact, even if just subconsciously. The fact that it happened 6 years ago doesn't mean anything, especially if you are only now starting to address it to be able to start healing. Dont let the time gap be an invalidation.

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    • Sunshineseeker90

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      There is no doubt.

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    • Hemi

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      Yes, emotional abuse is as traumatizing as physical abuse.

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    • Samanthaelise

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      It is most definitely abuse. I dealt with it from the time I was 16-17 until I was 25. I developed PTSD because of said relationship. I know what you are experiencing.

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    • NeedsRealHelp

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      Definitely yes, I also have complex ptsd, some of it is from relationships like the one you mentioned. Have you tried cannabis?

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      • Emily55

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        @NeedsRealHelp weed makes me panic but I have tried it yes

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        • NeedsRealHelp

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          @Emily55 sometimes when my anxiety is bad, if I smoke it turns into a panic attack. But not always, sometimes it helps me calm down. I think it just depends on how far down the the rabbit hole I am when I smoke.

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    • Mop

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      Even though it happened a long time ago and isnt happening anymore that sort of abuse can leave a HUGE impact, even if just subconsciously. The fact that it happened 6 years ago doesn't mean anything, especially if you are only now starting to address it to be able to start healing. Dont let the time gap be an invalidation.

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    • Sprwmn

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      Definitely is abuse! I can relate to that form of mental and emotional abuse. I'm here if you want or need to talk.

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    • Porkbun

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      That's def abuse. Alot of abuse isn't physical I'm so sorry u went thru that I hope u are able to process it safely with ur doctor

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    • FelixTE

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      Dearest, that is definitely abuse. Not all abuse is physical. I went through a verbally abusive relationship myself. It may have been a while ago, but if you still need help coping I would be happy to share advice on how to deal with being a victim.

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      • NeedsRealHelp

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        @FelixTE ✋ I would love some info on how to cope with these feelings that are flooding me, it was yrsss ago, but I feel like I pushed it deep down in me and ended up self medicating myself, now I'm a recovering addict. But I feel like lately I just can't cope with all the negative emotions I'm having from past trauma. I'm trying to find a psychiatrist that will help me, but due to the fact that I'm a RECOVERING addict, not in full blown use, they won't help me.

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    • Sav7242

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      It’s definitely emotional abuse for sure. So sorry this happened to you.

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