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Could being in an abusive relationship affect your health?

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Always: Depends on the nature of the abuse and who is the perpetrator. If you are involved in continuous bickering stop trying to win the argument and accept the abuse with a smile! if it is bad enough make an effort to end the relationship. Passive resistance works wonders (remember ghandi!).

Answered 2/10/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes, stress /abuse: Takes it's toll. I don't agree with previous statement to "accept the abuse". If you are involved in a toxic relationship would recommend either mutually working to make it healthier or leaving it.

Answered 2/9/2014

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