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Pathological jealousy, emotional instability, low self-esteem, manipulation... An abusive relationship does not have to be physically violent, as the above characteristics are some of the warning signs that it should end. But even if we are not talking about such serious negative behaviours, the feeling of neglect or indifference from the other half could be just as damaging physically and psychologically.
Staying in a bad relationship has been shown to damage our health status in six ways:
Early aging
Stressful relationships and situations negatively affect the composition of telomeres at the ends of DNA, the protective sheath that shields it from damage during the process of division. Over time, these become shorter, so that the cell cannot divide and dies. However, people who are negatively affected by their social environment are more likely to develop lesions much earlier. Note that short telomeres are considered a factor in early ageing.
Do you feel sick
Strange as it may sound, what we think about our health can demonstrably affect it. In fact, stress of any kind deregulates the immune system, and tense and constant conflicts with your partner are enough to make you feel sick, even if there are no organic reasons.
"Raising" blood pressure
Several people feel lonely or neglected in a relationship, and these negative feelings, according to research, can lead to physical manifestations such as blood pressure deregulation (and subsequent hypertension) and inflammation.
Feelings of anger
Occasional conflict is expected in relationships, however, when problems are not resolved, feelings of anger and resentment are intensified. Research evidence suggests that inconsistency in conflict resolution can even reduce life expectancy in some couples. And because a process such as conflict resolution requires patience and perseverance, many couples end up divorcing.
Do you feel lonely
Have you ever been in a room with many people and still feel lonely? Something similar happens in relationships, when our needs are not met and we feel empty, resulting in a prolonged feeling of loneliness.
You are constantly stressed
Daily conflicts put yourself on constant alert and in constant readiness to face the upcoming danger - which in this case is unhappiness in the relationship. This prolonged tension could lead in the long run to the development of various health problems as data on the effects of chronic stress on health indicators reveal.
Source: ygeiamou.gr
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