How does domestic abuse effect men?
As I mentioned in my previous post. Unfortunately, there are some toxic women that we can cause psychological and physical damage to men within a marriage. It is my aim to highlight this.
Men who experience domestic abuse in marriage can suffer from a range of psychological and emotional effects, which may include:
1. Depression: They may experience feelings of hopelessness, sadness, and a lack of interest in daily activities.
2. Anxiety: They may feel constantly on edge, experiencing excessive worry, fear, and panic attacks.
3. Low self-esteem: Abusive relationships can diminish their sense of self-worth, causing feelings of shame, inadequacy, and self-doubt.
4. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): They may develop symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and intrusive thoughts related to the abuse.
5. Social isolation: Due to fear or shame, they may withdraw from social activities, friends, and family, leading to feelings of loneliness and isolation.
6. Substance abuse: Some men may turn to alcohol or drugs as a coping mechanism to numb the emotional pain caused by the abuse.
7. Increased aggression and anger issues: Being subjected to abuse can cause anger and frustration to build up, which may lead to outbursts and aggressive behavior.
8. Sexual issues: The abuse may affect their sexual confidence and lead to a decrease in libido or sexual dysfunction.
9. Difficulty in establishing trust: Survivors of domestic abuse may find it challenging to trust others, making it difficult to form new relationships or build intimacy.
10. Suicidal thoughts: In severe cases, men who experience abuse may contemplate or attempt self-harm or suicide as a way to escape the pain.
It's important to note that these effects can vary from person to person and may not be experienced by all men who have gone through domestic abuse. Seeking professional help from therapists, your GP, counselors, or support groups can be beneficial in processing these emotional and psychological effects and working towards healing and recovery.
Here are some links that can help you:
https://refuge.org.uk/i-need-help-now/other-support-services/support-for-
men/?gclid=CjwKCAjwqZSlBhBwEiwAfoZUIAEq5JkNWtNXRNeBlDVMw4NuObA-
9wmXjkH0ReU3vNCbiVXYIXTSFhoC_KMQAvD_BwE
https://safeline.org.uk/mens-mental-health-a-silent-
crisis/?gclid=CjwKCAjwqZSlBhBwEiwAfoZUIJ-
9yEKOwIfqWZaiN8WEwVXNBM0G5P9tKRShfNnTeiSeD0EOSwUAdRoCST0QAvD_BwE
https://mensadviceline.org.uk/
Please consider joining me to fight this problem and eradicate abuse from relationships
once and for all. No one should ever have to suffer abuse in a relationship. There are no
exceptions.
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more people that are made aware the quicker we can stop this from happening in
relationships. Please click the link below and thank you in advance for your support.
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