Psychological Effects Of Domestic Violence

Violence always leaves deep scars and it is sometimes impossible to remove them. The psychological effects of domestic violence in particular tend to be quite profound, especially if the cause of the harm is someone you love.

We should reinforce the distinction between mental harm and mental violence. Mental harm is the result of a violent act. It involves the immediate sensations and emotions experienced after becoming a victim of violence. However, mental effects are traces that remain in your mind when mental harm is not treated properly.

Domestic violence and domestic violence are the violence that has the greatest impact on people. It is a deep emotional bond and thus violence tends to last a long time. The worst part is that violence is often subtle or tolerated by the environment and culture. Thus, it is not even seen as a problem and for that reason it will continue for decades.

Domestic violence

Domestic violence can manifest itself in many different ways. One of the most brutal and painful ways is one that involves physical violence. However, there is a wide range of violent behavior that is almost invisible to outsiders.

Domestic violence may appear:

• A mockery of the beliefs, appearance or opinions of a victim of violence and Ivana.
• By constantly paying attention to the mistakes of the victim of violence and saying that the victim cannot do anything right.
• As a manipulation that makes the victim feel guilty. The abuser accuses the victim of not meeting expectations and then punishes him with silence or anger.
• As a denial of violence.  If the victim tries to talk about it, the attacker denies, and does not admit, his hurtful deeds.
• Isolation from friends and family. This involves jealousy and criticism from friends or family.

A common factor in such behavior is the desire to control. The abuser always tries to order another person, even if it happens subtly. He doesn’t really have to shout or insult another in order to be domestic violence.

The effects of domestic violence

Domestic violence always has psychological consequences. It leaves a mark on the victim’s body, mind and social life. Although each case is unique and everyone reacts differently, the consequences are more or less the same.

The main effects of domestic violence include:

• Psychological consequences:  mainly impairment of a person’s self-esteem. In fact, people who feel little love for themselves are more likely to fall victim to the abuser. Guilt and despair are very common, as are anxiety and depression.
• Physical consequences:  sleep problems, indigestion, headache, high blood pressure and breathing problems.

• Social consequences: In  most cases, the victim isolates himself. He ceases to meet his friends and family, feeling worthless and ashamed. Of course, he also tries not to anger his partner, whom social gatherings almost always suspect.

It is important to note that the situation tends to become even more difficult when it comes to a man experiencing violence. Society still has a chauvinistic view and domestic violence experienced by men is not taken as seriously as domestic violence experienced by women.

So men often hide violence and even refuse to admit it to themselves. It makes them a little more likely to develop health problems and addictions as a result of hidden pain.

What should I do?

Domestic violence causes a lot of confusion, especially in the beginning. It is common to have a lot of conflicting feelings, attitudes and thoughts. You love and hate your partner at the same time. You feel irritated, but at the same time you justify his behavior.

It is never easy to face the truth that the person you love is the source of such a serious problem. It’s hard to admit that leaving him is perhaps the only way out. All of this forms part of the perverse dynamics of domestic violence.

The hardest part of getting out of such a very hurtful situation is taking the first step. The first step is to acknowledge and accept that you are in a violent relationship.

Once you have accepted it, the next step is to face the fact that it will not go away on its own. So you have to ask for help. The ideal would be to visit a psychotherapist, as the situation is probably very profound.