The Three Stages Of Verbal Abuse

What is like to be verbally abused? Many people ask themselves this question when the topic comes up. Verbal abuse is a type of abuse that is described as the usage of unfavorable defining statements towards someone else. Therefore, verbal abuse victims can develop emotional pain, and mental complications. Verbal abuse has many names. It is also identified as verbal attacking, reviling, and verbal bullying. Despite its many names, the traits are all the same. It is most unexceptional attempt in managing someone else beliefs, behaviors, and thoughts. There is no lone appearance of verbal abuse. Some types of verbal abuse characteristics are name calling, brainwashing, sneering, and angry outburst. Society has been dealing with abusive behavior …show more content…
The initial stage of verbal abuse is the Tension-building stage. During this stage the abuser is filled with rage. They become controlling and possessive. Control their victim, and who they can associate with is their main goal. Next is the second stage, which is known to be the abusive-stage. In this stage, the abuse places the victim in an unfortunate position. They would use any simple excuse to attack their victim. Finally, the last stage is the remorse stage. When it is all said, and done, then it is time for apologies. This stage is when the abuser starts to calm down, apologies, and promises to never do it again. There a many outcomes of verbal abuse. “Verbal abuse doesn't leave physical bruises, but it can cause deep and lasting mental scars.” (Barr par.1) Two outcomes of verbal bullying are emotional issues, and it may even cause death. An abuser might abuse their victim so bad that it can cause them to have a low self-esteem. A low self-esteem can lead to depression, which can lead to …show more content…
Other times they are probably give an obnoxious task by their boss, or manager that irritates them. To manage, many abuser turns off their ability to feel any type of emotional pain from within themselves or their target. It is also know that the abusers have some type of mental disorder. Some of these disorders are bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia. A next cause of verbal abuse is stress. The abuser may be stressing from numerous of things. An abuser may have a low self esteem that causes them to let out all of their stress unto their victim. Scientific studies proves that verbal abusers has a lot on their plate, or been bullied themselves as a child, or even as an adult. When a child is a victim of verbal abuse, it is most likely that they may continue the abuse with future