Toxic People, Hidden Harm

Toxic People: Do You Know Who You Are?

There's the person who may have everything going on, but they are rotting at you at the core. And the long-term effects of a toxic person can feel as harmful as poison. You may not notice this at first, but it will be drained on you, causing mental fatigue. At some moment, you will see this one that is the cause of the weight.

How can you tell if a person is toxic?

There are behaviors that will give you a clue about how dangerous someone may be to your well-being. Here are some traits of toxic people:

1. Continuous Criticism.

A toxic individual typically allows you to be in a negative space where you feel unqualified. They zero in on the cracks in what you’ve accomplished and their critique is not constructive but meant to make you feel small.

2. Eroding Your Confidence.

What they say or do can threaten your sense of self-worth. They calculatedly use the situation to their own advantage, playing you in the process.

3. Questioning Your Decisions.

They often question your decisions or decisions. And even if you're sure of yourself, it can make you second-guess yourself.

4. Avoiding Responsibility.

They never grow out of a victim mentality and never take responsibility for anything. They shirk from making mistakes they may have made and pin it on you to make sure you feel guilty.

5. Constant Complaining.

They're annoyed at everything. Their general dissatisfaction with just about everything in life can start to rub off on you, too.

6. Emotional Manipulation.

They really don't care if you are happy or miserable. If you are happy or you are suffering, it does not matter, they simply do not care, not even if they are the cause of the injury.

7. Discomfort with the Way You are Made.

When you succeed at something, they don't cheer you on. They may instead react with envy, diminishing your accomplishments and trying to chip away at your self-esteem.

8. Erratic Behavior.

On Monday, the other can be warm, the next cold. Monday friendly, Tuesday hostile. This discrepancy generates pressure, and you are left not knowing how to handle it.

9. Imbalanced Relationships.

To the toxic person, relationships don't suck, they're about getting, not giving. They use you and never give.

10. Ignoring Boundaries.

They clearly don't respect your personal boundaries. Your time and ideas and comfort do not matter to them.

12 signs you're in a toxic relationship. Freeing yourself from a toxic relationship is just the breathing room you need to get back to your true self. There is enough time in life for everything. Do not give dangerous people your time. Move on in peace and happiness.

Don't forget that people who care about you won't compromise on your mental health.