2010 Information
Family
Abuse can come in many ways:
-Physical abuse
-Emotional abuse
-Sexual abuse
-Neglect
Abusers may experience:
-legal issues, fines, and jail time
-loss of family and friends
-problems at work, loss of job
-more violent relationships
Many people who tend to use violence:
Saw or suffered abuse as a child.
Abuse alcohol or other drugs.
Have low self-esteem.
Need to feel powerful.
Have wide mood swings.
Blame others.
Have unrealistic expectations.
Victims may feel trapped by:
fear.
lack of money.
low self-esteem and shame.
feelings of isolation.
desire to "make it better."
HELP
Call 911
Call a Safe Space shelter
Call social services
Call a hot line, such as; NDVH at 1-800-SAFE or 1-800-787-3224
-Physical abuse
-Emotional abuse
-Sexual abuse
-Neglect
Abusers may experience:
-legal issues, fines, and jail time
-loss of family and friends
-problems at work, loss of job
-more violent relationships
Many people who tend to use violence:
Saw or suffered abuse as a child.
Abuse alcohol or other drugs.
Have low self-esteem.
Need to feel powerful.
Have wide mood swings.
Blame others.
Have unrealistic expectations.
Victims may feel trapped by:
fear.
lack of money.
low self-esteem and shame.
feelings of isolation.
desire to "make it better."
HELP
Call 911
Call a Safe Space shelter
Call social services
Call a hot line, such as; NDVH at 1-800-SAFE or 1-800-787-3224
Depression
Depression is very common, and very treatable.
You are not alone!
Symptoms:
-feeling sad of empty
-loss of interest
-loss of sexual desire
-feelings of self-blame
-suicidal thoughts or actions
-neglect of appearance and responsibilities
-poor memory and/or easily distracted
-self-mutilation
Treatment
-Medication
-Psychotherapy
-Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
-Light therapy (helps with "Sad")
Take Action!!!
See a doctor, talk to someone, don't expect too much from yourself, and exercise!
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
You are not alone!
Symptoms:
-feeling sad of empty
-loss of interest
-loss of sexual desire
-feelings of self-blame
-suicidal thoughts or actions
-neglect of appearance and responsibilities
-poor memory and/or easily distracted
-self-mutilation
Treatment
-Medication
-Psychotherapy
-Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
-Light therapy (helps with "Sad")
Take Action!!!
See a doctor, talk to someone, don't expect too much from yourself, and exercise!
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
-Brianne Scott; August, 2010