[Buffy01]

Could emotional abuse cause a person to go into depression? I feel like I am getting depressed again from all the put down, verbal abuse the feeling of not being able to do anything right.

Yes, emotional abuse does cause depression. I know this for a fact, because I grew up being emotionally abused by both of my parents.

And, working with therapists over the years, doing DBT and CBT therapies and the fact that I have a very cool GP who understands how the mind effects the body (because it does, no matter how much Western medicine denies it - our mind influences our body's functions).

There are short term and long-term side effects of emotional abuse. Short term side effects of e.a. are feeling fear, confusion, shame, or feeling hopeless. Long term side effects of e.a. are acute or chronic anxiety attacks (I have that), feeling withdrawn socially or isolating, feeling loneliness, feeling guilty for being emotionally abused (like, you somehow deserve it or cause it -- which is not true at all), or you can self sabotage or feel paranoia even, about your thoughts and choices, because the person emotionally abusing you has worn down your self-esteem to the point where you doubt your own value and worth.

Now, emotional abuse has been linked to fibromyalgia (like, legitimately linked via tests and research). So, you can develop chronic pain in your muscles i.e. fibromyalgia, from being emotionally abused.

I also experience acute bouts of insomnia that I know are tied to my emotional abuse history. I also know that I'm hypervigilant because of the emotional abuse I've experienced. It doesn't help matters, that I still have PTSD from a road bike vs. mobility van truck accident that happened to me 19 years ago (when a mobility van driver ran through a 4-way interaction and ran me over, that gave me a TBI, and 6 months on the rehabilitation floor of my local hospital). To this day, if I hear tires screech, my PTSD gets triggered and I'll either scream, or I'll have a massive panic attack. No, that wasn't an example of emotional abuse, but my point of how our mind directly influences our body.

So, short answer: yes, emotional abuse causes a person to go through periods of depression. Does your husband verbally abuse you?

[Buffy01]

Originally Posted by StreetcarBlanche

Yes, emotional abuse does cause depression. I know this for a fact, because I grew up being emotionally abused by both of my parents.

And, working with therapists over the years, doing DBT and CBT therapies and the fact that I have a very cool GP who understands how the mind effects the body (because it does, no matter how much Western medicine denies it - our mind influences our body's functions).

There are short term and long-term side effects of emotional abuse. Short term side effects of e.a. are feeling fear, confusion, shame, or feeling hopeless. Long term side effects of e.a. are acute or chronic anxiety attacks (I have that), feeling withdrawn socially or isolating, feeling loneliness, feeling guilty for being emotionally abused (like, you somehow deserve it or cause it -- which is not true at all), or you can self sabotage or feel paranoia even, about your thoughts and choices, because the person emotionally abusing you has worn down your self-esteem to the point where you doubt your own value and worth.

Now, emotional abuse has been linked to fibromyalgia (like, legitimately linked via tests and research). So, you can develop chronic pain in your muscles i.e. fibromyalgia, from being emotionally abused.

I also experience acute bouts of insomnia that I know are tied to my emotional abuse history. I also know that I'm hypervigilant because of the emotional abuse I've experienced. It doesn't help matters, that I still have PTSD from a road bike vs. mobility van truck accident that happened to me 19 years ago (when a mobility van driver ran through a 4-way interaction and ran me over, that gave me a TBI, and 6 months on the rehabilitation floor of my local hospital). To this day, if I hear tires screech, my PTSD gets triggered and I'll either scream, or I'll have a massive panic attack. No, that wasn't an example of emotional abuse, but my point of how our mind directly influences our body.

So, short answer: yes, emotional abuse causes a person to go through periods of depression. Does your husband verbally abuse you?

I was never been married. However my mom and sibling and their significant others has emotionally abuse me then it turn into my friend and ex-boyfriend who emotionally abuse me.

[Mopey]

Most definitely it can. You’ve never been given the opportunity to develop strong, healthy roots. I think all you can do is try slowly to build them up yourself, with expert help.

[Breaking Dawn]

I agree.

[Buffy01]

Originally Posted by Mopey

Most definitely it can. You’ve never been given the opportunity to develop strong, healthy roots. I think all you can do is try slowly to build them up yourself, with expert help.

I will try to build myself up.

[Mopey]

Please do, dear Buffy1. It's a slow process. Just don't give up.

[Serpentine Leaf]

People emotionally abuse others with the intent of causing self-doubt, shame, and feelings of worthlessness. Those in turn make us feel depressed. And those scars can last for a very long time. But with the right support we can heal.

[Sunflower123]

Do you have a therapist or someone you can turn to for emotional support?

[Fuzzybear]

I also think that people emotionally abuse others with the intent of causing self doubt, feelings of worthlessness, and shame. It is possible to heal with support from a therapist or other supportive people

[Buffy01]

Originally Posted by Mopey

Please do, dear Buffy1. It's a slow process. Just don't give up.

I'm working on myself and looking for new ways to heal up all of my wounds.

[Buffy01]

Originally Posted by Serpentine Leaf

People emotionally abuse others with the intent of causing self-doubt, shame, and feelings of worthlessness. Those in turn make us feel depressed. And those scars can last for a very long time. But with the right support we can heal.

That true. That why I am looking for new ways to heal my emotional pain.

[Buffy01]

Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967

Do you have a therapist or someone you can turn to for emotional support?

We don't have a lot of mental health services because they are making everyone who is qualify out of state and those left behind aren't licensed to practice.

[Buffy01]

Originally Posted by Fuzzybear

I also think that people emotionally abuse others with the intent of causing self doubt, feelings of worthlessness, and shame. It is possible to heal with support from a therapist or other supportive people

I'm looking for self help video and self help books to help heal.

[MickeyCheeky]

Emotional abuse can definitely be a cause of Depression, dear @Buffy01. In fact, I'd go as far as saying that it is one of THE major causes for it. Don't worry, you'll get better with Time. Just treat yourself with the same kindness that you also treat others and the other people here. You can do this! Sending many safe, warm hugs to BOTH you, @Buffy01, your Family, your Friends and ALL of your Loved Ones! Keep fighting and keep rocking NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, OK?!

[Mopey]

Originally Posted by Buffy01

I'm looking for self help video and self help books to help heal.

A little book I like, dear Buffy01, is Taming Your Gremlin, by Rick Carson.

[Buffy01]

Originally Posted by MickeyCheeky

Emotional abuse can definitely be a cause of Depression, dear @Buffy01. In fact, I'd go as far as saying that it is one of THE major causes for it. Don't worry, you'll get better with Time. Just treat yourself with the same kindness that you also treat others and the other people here. You can do this! Sending many safe, warm hugs to BOTH you, @Buffy01, your Family, your Friends and ALL of your Loved Ones! Keep fighting and keep rocking NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, OK?!

I have a lot of compassion for others but none for myself. I will keep that in mind.

[Buffy01]

Originally Posted by Mopey

A little book I like, dear Buffy01, is Taming Your Gremlin, by Rick Carson.

I will look for that book.

[Serpentine Leaf]

Originally Posted by Buffy01

I have a lot of compassion for others but none for myself. I will keep that in mind.

I struggled with this too and it only caused me to attack myself over and over again, keeping me locked in my depression for decades. The self-compassion exercises here in this link have benefited me so much and offered me a path for healing:
Self-Compassion

Best wishes and peace to you in your journey!

[Buffy01]

Originally Posted by Serpentine Leaf

I struggled with this too and it only caused me to attack myself over and over again, keeping me locked in my depression for decades. The self-compassion exercises here in this link have benefited me so much and offered me a path for healing:
Self-Compassion

Best wishes and peace to you in your journey!

I think that the emotional abuse cause me to have pstd. Thank you for the links. I will check that out.

[Fuzzybear]

Originally Posted by Serpentine Leaf

I struggled with this too and it only caused me to attack myself over and over again, keeping me locked in my depression for decades. The self-compassion exercises here in this link have benefited me so much and offered me a path for healing:
Self-Compassion

Best wishes and peace to you in your journey!

Good post, thanks for sharing. I too struggled with this and it caused self attacks, over and over. I am trying not to attack self so frequently. All it resulted in (achieved ) was keeping me locked in a prison of depression.

A possible path for healing is something I seek

Kind thoughts to all

[Mopey]

I attack myself constantly for not getting enough done. I'm usually so busy attacking myself for not getting enough done that I can hardly concentrate on the job I'm currently trying to do (!!)

[Serpentine Leaf]

Originally Posted by Mopey

I attack myself constantly for not getting enough done. I'm usually so busy attacking myself for not getting enough done that I can hardly concentrate on the job I'm currently trying to do (!!)

I've been there too and know exactly how it feels. I was stuck in every aspect of my life because of my self-attack: work, school, relationships, and overall well-being. I was shell-shocked by my own self-attack, in addition to the emotional trauma inflicted on me by the toxic people in my life. I'm still not where I want to be but I know I'm on the path now, and that gives me hope.

Hugs to you, and peace for your journey!

[TheMoodyDutchman]

Originally Posted by Fuzzybear

I also think that people emotionally abuse others with the intent of causing self doubt

Hard to say. Some do, sure, others do it involuntarily or without realizing the damage they do. Regardless, it can cause a lot of problems down the road. Mental abuse can be just as bad as physical abuse, don't underestimate it. Do something with it, try to get it out of your system one way or another. May take a while, but it's better to get it out than to keep it bottled up.

[Buffy01]

Originally Posted by Fuzzybear

Good post, thanks for sharing. I too struggled with this and it caused self attacks, over and over. I am trying not to attack self so frequently. All it resulted in (achieved ) was keeping me locked in a prison of depression.

A possible path for healing is something I seek

Kind thoughts to all

I was just trying to find out more information and help other as well. I feel depressed all the time.