Question 1

does anyone know any emotional partner abuse support, sites etc?

Accepted Answer

Call 1-800-799-SAFE: Or local domestic violence shelter or mental health professional who has experience working with abuse.  The primary goal is to overcome the "brainwashing" of abuse that convinces you that you're worthless, stupid, bad, powerless, etc.  Verbal/emotional abuse/control can cause longer-lasting harm than physical abuse.

Question 2

what are any emotional/intimate partner abuse support lines, sites etc?

Accepted Answer

Here is a good place: To start: http://www.Thehotline.Org/ it is a nationwide hotline for domestic abuse. They can help you find the right resources in your community.

Question 3

what are some signs of emotional & physical abuse of a child?

Accepted Answer

Many: This is a tough question to answer briefly. However, some signs would include a variety of emotional problems (anxiety, anger, depression) as well as an increase in behavioral problems. There is a greater likelihood of decreased school performance, increased risk-taking behaviors, and substance use in teens. In teens there may also be episodes of self-harming behaviors, such as cutting.

Question 4

can you tell me the emotional symptoms of verbal and physical abuse?

Accepted Answer

There are many ways: People can react to verbal and physical abuse. It can lead to emotional numbness to ptsd to anxiety disorders , depression and many more psychiatric diagnoses.

Question 5

what to do if i'm wondering is, what could be the after effects of physical abuse?

Accepted Answer

There are many ways: People can react to verbal and physical abuse. It can lead to emotional numbness to ptsd to anxiety disorders , depression and many more psychiatric diagnoses.

Question 6

could you have ptsd if there was no physical abuse?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Witnessing something/ things that are horrific or life threatening can have the same types of effects as actual physical trauma. If  the person was terrified with or without physical harm - ptsd is a potential outcome.

Question 7

can constant physical abuse causes regression in children?

Accepted Answer

Yes indeed!: This is a sad reflection on parenthood. It is, however a complex issue that is not easily solved.

Question 8

will autism be formed from physical abuse?

Accepted Answer

No: Evidence strongly suggests that autism happens only to people born with it (though it typically isn't noticed until a child is old enough to show the signs) and is not caused by physical abuse. However, physical abuse can damage to brain and cause certain similar symptoms.

Question 9

doctors, what are the after effects of physical abuse?

Accepted Answer

There are a: Variety of effect from physical abuse.  Mistrust of others, strong startle response, flashbacks, low self esteem, etc.  Please see a mental health professional.  We can do more to help these days than in the past.  Peace and good health.

Question 10

what are the side effects of physical abuse that doctors might see?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: Bruising, fractures, abrasions. But there are also psychological factors such as withdrawal, fear, anxiety, severe depression, etc.. But it is important not to jump the gun simply because it might "seem" as if physical abuse is occurring. It requires teamwork between the physician and the patient to truly get to the bottom of physical abuse.

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Can you tell me the emotional symptoms of verbal and physical abuse?

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What to do if i'm wondering is, what could be the after effects of physical abuse?

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Can constant physical abuse causes regression in children?

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