What is considered worse physical abuse or mental abuse ?

Question

i have lived both of them in different relationships . i know which one i think and why . but i want to see others opinion

Answer 1

Physical abuse can end in death in the worse scenario, but mental can be very extreme and lead to suicidal tendencies,I know this, as I have seen it very close to me. Either can be equally bad.

Answer 2

I think both, in different ways.

Answer 3

I had an ex who was mentally and emotionally abusive. I wish he would have hit me instead because I can get over that. I struggle with horrible self esteem every day because of the stuff he said to me and it affects my everyday life.

Answer 4

I would think that mental abuse would be worse to me , because it can lower self esteem , cause problems in all phases of your life , and because it is so difficult to get over . Physical abuse is really bad , but the bumps and bruises will go away until the next time . Mental abuse does not really ever go away .

Answer 5

Abuse is abuse.

However, each situation must be explored completely. Was the physical/mental abuse actually "defense". Problem is, almost always, something leads up to the abuse. When the underlying issues can't be resolved then the two personalities should be separated.

My answer: Mental

Mental - it's insidious and can last a life time leading to other ailments.

Physical - can be lethal but it's very visibly obvious and easier to show reason for leaving.

Find the person who matches you best - life doesn't have to be a continuos roller coaster of abuse.

Answer 6

physical; kicking, hitting, biting..etc

mental; name calling, manipulation, control, power.

Answer 7

both, but i wld say mental

Answer 8

for me its mental.

Physical it can heal faster. WHile mental it can make you go crazy for the rest of your life.

Answer 9

Please stop trying to rationalize which one is worse than the other, honey. Any type of abuse is terrible to live through and go through. All of it stays with you in some way in your life. You need to get out of that situation and then you will see what it is like to be free from abuse.

I have lived through all three areas of abuse with my STBE (soon to be ex). The very moment I left, I felt free! I have since made a nice, peaceful home for myself and my 2 kids. Getting rid of him has truly changed all of us for the better and I could not imagine a life with him back in it.

It takes some time to heal from abuse and the loneliness of not having someone around is just awful. You find some things to fill your time and make new friends as well as hang out with the old ones too. It takes some getting used to, but there are so many lonely people out there in the world that I'm sure you can find a safe one to be around and hang out with to help you through the separation.

Also, educate yourself on safe relationships and what to look out for in dating new people. This will help you to choose a better partner for next time.

www.dangerousman.com

www.saferelationships.com

Just be strong and God is with you.  

Answer 10

i think they are both equally bad.

Answer 11

It depends...you have provided no information. Take Care

Answer 12

They both go hand in hand.  You may heal from physical abuse, but you never forget it.  Been there, been beat on and still trying to heal from it.........mentally now.

Answer 13

if you're a girl in a relationship then i always think it's physical abuse... imagine how strong a man can be specially when he's in rage and how he can man-handle you whenever he pleases. i mean mental abuse for me doesn't even exist because you always have the ability to come to your senses at anytime and think things through for your sake, i mean you will always have that choice to outthink, not believe him... but physical, he can hit you from behind or in surprise and knock you down without even having that capability to choose to run away.