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Get to know her so that she doesn't be one of them. What are the psychological effects of toxic parents' behavior?

Toxic people exist at work, in circles of friends, and even at home, but when this behavior comes from parents, the risks to mental health and emotional balance increase.
In a report published by the Indian website Healthshots , writer Ayushi Gupta says that toxic parenting often stems from a desire to provide the necessary care for children, but it can transform into abusive and harmful treatment and abusive behavior, which affects the child’s mental and emotional health.

Signs of toxic parental behavior

There are some indicators and signs that indicate toxic parental behavior, the most prominent of which are:

Toxic parents are often overly critical, controlling, and neglectful of the child's needs.
They often overreact and tend to make a big deal out of things.
Parents love themselves, care about their own wants and needs, and never think about others.
They are very emotional and unpredictable.
They have little respect for others and lack empathy and kindness.
Manipulating children's feelings and abusing them through denial, belittling, and reprimanding.
They think they are always right, and act in a competitive manner.
The most important sign that your parent is toxic is that they don't respect boundaries. They may invade your privacy without permission and try to control your life.

The impact of toxic parenting on children

The most important effects and consequences of toxic parenting on children:

They become more susceptible to anxiety disorders.
More likely to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.
If you are a sensitive person, and you make mistakes that upset your parents, you will blame yourself excessively and for everything.
Exposure to chronic stress and the possibility of facing other health problems.
You may abuse yourself frequently if you are surrounded by toxic parents.
Inability to set personal boundaries and inability to refuse requests from others.
Respond to stress frequently.
With toxic parents, you often spend a lot of time dwelling on passive-aggressive comments and guilt, which only adds to your feelings of exhaustion.
People who grow up in toxic environments are more likely to develop heart problems later on.

What is the solution?

The author concludes that working to eliminate these negative feelings is crucial, but abusing toxic parents is not the best solution to this problem.