Nyxks Musings

Tag: Abuse

  • How to Handle Self-Pity

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    How to Handle Self-Pity by: Mark I Myhre – http://handle-depression.com/how-to-handle-self-pity Self pity exists as a real emotion. All real emotions have both a positive and a negative side. The positive side of pity lies with its powers of anesthesia. Self pity numbs the pain. It puts you to sleep. It wraps you in a cocoon…

  • Red Flags: The Abuser…

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    . . . is jealous of the victim’s friends and family. . . . keeps track of the time the victim is away from them. . . . follows the victim to find out where they are going or who they are with. . . . calls the victim frequently (4 or 5 times) to…

  • Why No Contact is Important & Tips To Stick To It

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    Settle all critical business before you begin no-contact. (if you have children – decide via YOUR LAWYERS how contact between the parent & child will take place and visitation. Do NOT engage in any conversations with the other parent aside from BUSINESS ONLY!!) !!!This means business only… no personal exchanges!!! 1. To keep my sanity…

  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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    Section 1: What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder caused by a traumatic event that is beyond the levels of human experience, such a witnessing a brutal crime, combat in war, or being the victim of a sexual assault or abusive relationship. Rape, in particular, is one…

  • The Progression Of Violence

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    Phase I: The Tension Building Stage The woman tries to calm the man by becoming nurturing, compliant, either anticipating his every whim or staying out of his way. She accepts his abusiveness as legitimately directed towards her. She believes she can prevent his anger from escalating. She becomes his accomplice by accepting some of the…

  • Overcoming Fear

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    Overcoming Fear by Richard Skerritt [Fear is a huge issue for people in abusive situations, because for many of us, there is a compelling need for us to take action to change our situation to protect ourselves. Fear can be paralyzing, especially when we are stepping into the unknown and considering choices we think others…