6 Signs You’re Living in a TOXIC Environment

Are you in an environment that is so dysfunctional they become toxic? A toxic family is one that thrives on behaviors and relationships which infiltrate negativity into every part of your life. Becoming detrimental to mental, 情緒化的, and even physical health. Here are a few telling factors of a toxic environment.

We also made a video on the signs of a toxic family: https://youtu.be/-_A67wxucLo

DISCLAIMER: This video is not meant for diagnosis, treatment, or personally attacking anyone. This video is not made to belittle anyone who may display or relate to these signs, but rather to understand and bring more awareness to the topic! If you or someone you know may be struggling, don’t hesitate to seek professional help from trusted professionals. If you have experienced emotional or physical abuse, the following post could be potentially triggering. There is also a list of hotlines in the box below for you or a loved one to use for seeking help for abuse.

If you relate to this video, we have also left a list of hotlines below you or a loved one can use to seek help for abuse.

資源:
National Child Abuse Hotline (US and Canada): 800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453)
National Domestic Abuse Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233)
TTY: 800-787-3224
Video Phone for Deaf Callers: 206-518-9361
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-講話 (800-273-8255)
TTY: 800-799-4TTY (800-799-4889)
Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741 (US and Canada) 或者 85258 (英國)
National Runaway Switchboard: 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929)

作家: 西亞茲瓦納阿米拉
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VO: 阿曼達·西爾維拉
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