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	'''Emotional abuse''' refers to a long-term situation in which one person uses his or her power or influence to adversely affect the mental well-being of another. Emotional abuse can appear in a variety of forms, including ], degradation, isolation, corruption, exploitation, and invoking terror.

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	==Emotional abuse indicators==
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	Emotional abuse can be difficult to observe when it is perpetrated in the privacy of someone else's home, or in a closed institution. However, personal awareness and understanding of the issue is key to recognizing it. The following is a list of possible indicators of emotional abuse:
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	:*withdrawal
	:*low ]
	:*severe ]
	:*failure to establish a mutually acceptable manner in which to manage differences
	:*fearfulness
	:*failure to thrive in infancy
	:*aggression
	:*emotional instability
	:*sleep disturbances
	:*physical complaints with no medical basis
	:*inappropriate behaviour for age or development
	:*overly ]/compliant
	:*] or discussion
	:*extreme dependence
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	:*inability to trust
	:*stealing
	:*feelings of shame and guilt
	:*Self-injury or ]
	:*frequent crying
	:*self-blame or self-deprecation
	:*delay or refusal of medical treatment
	:*discomfort or nervousness around carer or relative
	:*avoidance of ]
	:*problems in school or work that manifest into the need to cease activities
	:*eating disorders

	===Checklist===
	The following lists indicators that you can use to gauge whether you are being subjected to emotional abuse (adapted from ):
	:*You understand their feelings, but they never attempt to understand yours
	:*They dismiss your difficulties or issues as unimportant or an overreaction
	:*Your feelings are consistently
	:*They do not listen to you
	:*They put their needs before yours
	:*They expect you to perform tasks that you find unpleasant or humiliating
	:*You "walk on eggshells" in an effort not to upset them
	:*They ignore logic and prefer ] in order to remain the center of attention
	:*They manipulate you into feeling guilty for things that have nothing to do with you
	:*They attempt to destroy any outside support you receive by belittling that support in an effort to retain exclusive control over your emotions
	:*They do not take responsibility for hurting others
	:*They blame other people and circumstances for any unfortunate events in their lives
	:*They perceive themselves as martyrs or victims and constantly expect preferential treatment
	:*Maltreatment occurs especially when they are unhappy with your behavior
	:*They love you and treat you like a prince(ss) when they are happy with your behavior
	;*They aren't happy with your behavior very often
	:*They compare you negatively to others
	;*They seem to treat other people kindly, and you're the only one that seems to be yelled at by them''''''

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	==External links==
	* by ], article that discusses the effects of emotional abuse of children and steps for the now-adult victim to take, to heal from their emotionally abusive past.
	* http://www.thisisawar.com/AbuseEmotional.htm
	* http://eqi.org/eabuse1.htm
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