Talk:Verbal abuse

Introversion

isagree with this sentence: “Because of this, victims may fall into clinical depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and become introverted.” It implies that introversion is somehow a condition or mental illness. I have removed the last part since there are no sources for the statement anyway. --S.dedalus (talk) 00:47, 20 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I think if you remove the word "introverted" and replace it with "withdrawn" the sentence makes sense. I do agree that a citation would be good. 219.89.86.49 (talk) 05:05, 3 February 2011 (UTC) I disagree with the label of introversion. That is a personality type, and not a psychological description of one who is abused. I think the use of the term dissociation might be more of a better description of a person who has been psychological and emotionally abused. A person does not become introverted but is more withdrawn like prey when a preditor attacks.[reply]

Introversion as a personality type is about how one processes the world in an inner way. It has nothing to do with how one reacts to abuse. A better word is withdrawn or in a state of dissociation or pain.

List of terms

The extensive list of terms that could be verbal abuse seems unencyclopedic. Is it really necessary to list different, cruel ways to say fat or ugly? I recommend deleting this section because of its redundant "naughty word" tone.Naniwako (talk) 19:12, 14 June 2008 (UTC)Naniwako[reply]

"People who feel they are being attacked by a verbal abuser on a regular basis SHOULD seek professional counsel and remove themselves from the negative environment if possible." - I don't think it's appropriate for an encyclopedia to give advice. 64.148.41.93 (talk) 15:40, 7 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

"Advice" on receiving verbal abuse

Actions the victim or target can take include:

Find a trusted friend, a support group (such as CODA), or a counselor to discuss the situation. A network of supportive relationships can strengthen and uplift.

Learn about healthy relationships.

Remember that we are all valuable and deserve to be in relationships where we feel safe.

I am removing this content because it sounds like advice on how to deal with verbal abuse, as opposed to encyclopedic content involving verbal abuse. It is also entirely void of citations. Accelerometer (talk) 04:59, 27 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Low Regard for Him or Herself

"The underlying factor in the dynamic of verbal abuse is the abuser’s low regard for him or herself. The abuser attempts to place their victim in a position to believe similar things about him or herself, a form of warped projection." I disagree with this part, especially the second statement - can someone provide a source? I'm no expert, but from related material that I have read, it really doesn't seem to fit (certainly not in all cases). Can any experts verify this/provide some thoughts?219.89.86.49 (talk) 05:16, 3 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]