Are you in a Toxic Relationship?
Signs you are in a Toxic Relationship
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You are being manipulated to accept the UNACCEPTABLE and believe the UNBELIEVABLE
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You are being controlled in every way (thoughts, beliefs, emotions, values, speech, actions, normal day-to-day activities .. etc.)
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They will gaslight you into believeing everything contrary to the truth
You are being accused of all the mistakes THEY made
You are being blamed for everything (it's always your fault)
You are called "crazy" for imagining things (that happened)
You are too sensitive, can't take a joke, uptight, troublemaker, instigator, drama queen, exaggerating, jealous
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You are continuously being disrespected (name-calling, being ignored, talking over you, interrupting, belittling, purposely ignoring your needs, embarrassing you in public .. etc.)
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You are being abused in all or some (emotionally, verbally, psychologically, financially, physically) Learn more about HIDDEN ABUSE
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They are projecting on you everything they are, what they say and what they do.
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You find yourself alone and isolated from all your loved ones. Where are your family & friends? You do not have anyone to turn to.
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They are cheating on you, lying about it, covering it up and calling you "insecure" when you confront them
They will eventually drop you when they are done with you
They may have the audacity to admit they are cheating and blame you for it
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BOUNDARIES are crossed continuously
No ACCOUNTABILITY, you will never hear a genuine "sorry"
WALKING ON EGGSHELLS all the times
UNHEALTHY CONVERSATIONS Always ending in senseless arguments
LACK OF SELF-WORTH & SELF -CONFIDENCE believing them when they say: 'you are incapable'
LIVING IN FEAR of a temper tantrum episode where you might get punished
DISCOVERING LIES after lies & never admitted
STOPPED doing the things that made you happy, LOST YOURSELF (unable to recognize who you are anymore)
PLEASING and providing ATTENTION, VALIDATION & ADMIRATION 24/7
UNSUPPORTED with your career, aspirations, and personal growth
Signs you are Trauma Bonded
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You are fixated on the good old days & waiting for their return
You go back every time they promise to change
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You seem to be blinded to everything they are doing to you
You compensate for their lack of effort in the relationship by doing more
You believe the lies
You are convinced 'You are the PROBLEM'
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You deny that what they are doing to you is abusive
You lie to everyone and claim you are happy & everything is fine (when it is not)
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You defend them, find excuses for the abusive behaviour & justify their anger
You justify accepting their bad behaviour because you are not perfect either
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You are living with the hope that one day they will change
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You find it difficult breaking up with them & miss them if you try
You convince yourself you won’t find better
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You believe it is your job to fix them or help them become a better individual
You rely on them for things you once handled independently
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You wait for crumbs of love and validation from your abuser
You feel satisfied when you hear words that make you feel 'good enough' for them even if you are their servant
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You believe them when they blame you & apologize when it’s not your fault
You blame yourself because you got used to them blaming you all the time
You have been conditioned to believe 'IT IS YOUR FAULT'
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You may believe your attachment to the abuser is a sign of weakness and that you're somehow responsible for the abuse
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HOW TO BREAK TRAUMA BONDS
Distance Yourself
No Contact
Support Network
Recognize Your Trauma
Decide you want to Break Free
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HOW TO SURVIVE A TOXIC RELATIONSHIP (DON'TS)
Do not react when they push your buttons
Do not share sensitive information about yourself
Do not share your future plans
Do not confront about the toxic behaviour
Do not provoke them
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HOW TO SURVIVE A TOXIC RELATIONSHIP (DOS)
Educate yourself (read, watch, listen)
Build your self-esteem
Practice keeping calm
Find a support system
Set clear boundaries & stick to them
UNCOVER THE ABUSE ..
HEAL YOUR TRAUMAS ..
REBUILD YOUR LIFE ..
That moment when you decide
YOU DESERVE BETTER..
Is the first moment in your HEALING journey
Book your appointment.
If you are ready to take your life back
If you had enough of being used & abused
If you are sick of feeling unhappy
If you know it’s time to make a change
If you are ready to do the tough work
If you are ready to embark on a journey of Healing & Self-Discovery