Can emotional abuse occur?
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Sure, and it does not matter who you are male or female young or old
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Yes. It is physical abuse.
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A sudden violent disturbance \nor\nAn unrestrained expression of emotion
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Decide that that is it and seek help from an abuse center if it is physical or emotional abuse. If the "beaten" you are referring to is a parents discipline and it is not abusive, figure out where you stepped out of line and correct it.
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It depends on the severity of the pain (either one) and how seriously you take the emotional pain. Some emotional things are fairly easy to get past. But others last your entire life. The more you respect or depend on the person who hurts you emotionally, the more it will hurt.
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Yikes.\nI've not been in an abusive relationship- but I did live in a womens' shelter after briefly moving back in with my parents and they decided to become abusive...\nI've also been violentally sexually assaulted- which was maybe similar trauma (though not as ongoing) as an abusive relationship... \nWhat helped me after the assault was NOT to generalize. I literally some days had to think HARD to find good things about men and sex! I made myself, though. \nIt was just ONE man, out of hundreds I have known as friends and acquaintances... and no one else ever hurt me like that.\nActually thinking of the men who I know or imagine I know who are NOT assholes and abusive in that way helped me alot. \nI imagine that having been in an abusive relationship, that your self esteem might be sorta low... getting over harsh words from my parents as a teenager actually took a longer time than getting over the assault! If you have those kinds of problems, you might consider seeking cognitive behavior therapy. Emotional abuse is tough S*** to get over! \nIf you have persistant fears and flashbacks, you might want to see a counselor also...\nI wish you the best of luck!
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When you hurt the one that you love, emotions are highly involved on both sides.  Both you and the person you are hurting will be affected in one way or another, and like all similar situations, there will be serious consequences to follow.  When dealing with a stranger, however, there is no history and/or very little (if any) emotions involved at all.  Sure you may insult a stranger in one situation, and anger may ensue on one or both sides because of your actions.  Nevertheless, for the most part, they will not carry that with them for the rest of their life (and perhaps not even the rest of the day for that matter).
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Sounds like abuse to me, how do you feel?
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It is very traumatic. Some people react different than others. For instance, I was arm robbed by a guy with a gun, there was a cooworker on the back who never saw the gun. However she is so traumatic that asked for a transfer to another store (even after counseling and a few days off) while I just show up to work the very next day. The brain is hard to understand, but anybody who has been sexual abused should seek help immidiatly, no matter how that person feels.
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If love is true, then I would suggest counseling and possibly anger management classes or something.  You certainly don't want that to happen again and lose control for either of your sakes!  Good luck!!
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Emotional strength because emotions can impact the way you deal with every day things.  There have been studies done that show that people with emotional issues can have higher rates of crime, early pregnancy, abuse, etc.  You can get physical strength by exercising, so it's easier than getting emotional strength.
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Emotional stress affects the body in many ways.....causing many symptoms that can interfer with daily life and work.  Insomnia, lack of concentration, memory loss, depression, body pain...these can all obviously interefere with a persons ability to perform.  If someone is having a hard time at home...with death, caring for a parent, a divorce, affair, financial problems, stress...it all affects us all the time.
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If it's ongoing, absolutely.\nIf it happens more than once......ZERO response along with one cold, glassy, look. \nThat person is a pig.\nIf it's in the workplace, go immediately to your Human Resources Manager.  Not to some employee in there.  You go immediately to the Head Honcho. Bang on the door if you have to.\nI'm a "Take No Prisoners" sort.  You are being abused and it's unacceptable.\nDon't let anyone tell you differently.\nNot one person in this world deserves being abused in any way, shape or form.\nYou take care of yourself and good luck.
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what were the actions that lead up the the abuse? Were you having problems for awhile. Remember when you are fighting and hurt you will say things that you dont mean in the heat of the moment...........
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Yelling at a child is abusive,because it can potentially damper their esteem.ANYTHING said or done that causes emotional trauma,is ABUSE!!!!
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It depends on the situation. With physical abuse most likely yes. but evidence is most likely needed. Emotional probably not. But, if you have an legitimate expense for mental help regarding the situation and have enough evidence you may have a claim. pain and suffering isn't really an option, because you can't sue for pain and suffering. pain and suffering is only awarded by a judge give the correct situation. \n    As far as the divorce goes, if the abuse situation was brought up and is already considered resolved you cant sue unless the abuse continues.
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I am a teacher, and they tell us it is high.  Any type of abusers were usually abused themselves.  Talk to a psychologist or psychology teacher for more insight on this.