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, emotional, and even physical health. Here are a few telling factors of a toxic environment.

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.

Resources:
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-TALK (800-273-8255)
TTY: 800-799-4TTY (800-799-4889)
Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741 (US and Canada) or 85258 (UK)
National Runaway Switchboard: 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929)

Writer: Syazwana Amirah
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REFERENCES
Bean RA, Bush KR, McKenry PC, Wilson SM. The Impact of Parental Support, Behavioral Control, and Psychological Control on the Academic Achievement and Self-Esteem of African American and European American Adolescents. Journal of Adolescent Research. Published online September 2003:523-541. doi:10.1177/0743558403255070
Kakihara F, Tilton-Weaver L. Adolescents’ Interpretations of Parental Control: Differentiated by Domain and Types of Control. Child Development. Published online November 2009:1722-1738. doi:10.1111/j.1467-8624.2009.01364.x

[jewell-_-]

Then parents are surprise when their children rebels against them so they proceed to label them as ungrateful/disrespectful. They think comparison and belittling their child can motivate them to do more but its the opposite tbh.

[YellwFrgg]

I feel like my mom doesn't know that she's toxic, shes most likely trying to raise me the way she was raised.

[lonewolfnergiganos]

Child: Mom, I'm depressed.

Toxic parents: *stop trying to fake it, you just want to gain attention*

[highliving-animatedvideos]

*6 signs you are living in a TOXIC environment*

0:39 - They do not allow you to express your individuality
1:32 - There is always some drama going on
2:17 - You are asked to lie about things that happen at home
2:57 - They exert control over you
3:44 - They don’t recognize your space and boundaries
4:34 - They constantly belittle you

EDIT: just realized that some time-travelers beat me on time, but I enjoyed summarizing this video nonetheless ❤️

Love, from a small YouTuber 🚀🌙

[jaywhypapi]

But remember being born in a toxic family is not your fault you deserve so much better

[NarcSurvivor]

Pay attention to your intuition and how you feel.

[meenaahuja]

Everyone agrees that psych2go is the only channel which has everything whether it be cuteness, sweetness, calmness, positivity
Just everything

[andresjacome]

I think the worst part of living in a toxic environment is that most people can't escape it. The one thing left to do is to muster strength and do their best to come out unaffected.

[jemz]

Psych2go: *6 Signs you're living in a toxic environment*
Me: Yes

[deltagmer]

You realize that you experience an abnormal amount of yelling

[harrietho]

It's quite annoying to deal with the cycle of not seeing your own worth. No matter how many people outside of your family tell you that you are great, or no matter how many times you tell yourself that you are great and that those words your parents say to you do not define you, I always find myself back in that cycle of questioning myself and saying "am I really that dumb/useless?" and sometimes even assume what people think about me when they are around me.

I cannot wait to see the person I become without having to be around them and see what I can really achieve

[stayhappylittlemermaid]

It doesn't matter how hard you can hit. It matters how hard you can get hit, get back up and keep fighting

[grace-pkho]

"it's easy. Be brave"
Also them: you're stupid. why can't you do a simple task?

[Syhk]

Family members think that just because you are blood related then it's acceptable and necessary to cross your boundaries and treat you in a brutally controlling manner in the name of 'helping' you. Family mistreatment is the root cause of confidence issues in one's eventual independent life.

[Spauldingstreethustla]

Parents aren't always the bad ones in the home. Sometimes parents just either don't know or can't deal with their denial of their child being mistreated by other family members

[jemz]

My family is so toxic, you'll start growing another limb if you're around them long enough

[tarbsmwale]

Bro the majority of this is mostly my family ngl can't wait to leave and go to college
Edit:wow it's so surprising that so many people are in the same situation as me. Thanks for sharing all your comments about this and I hope yall get the freedom and happiness you all deserve ❤️😊

[gabybop]

This describes my sister and her husband to a T. I feel so bad for their kids.

[qsylkji]

1. They don't allow you to express your individuality (00:39)
2. There is always a drama around (01:32)
3. You are asked to lie about things that happen at home (02:17)
4. They exert control over you (02:56)
5. They don't recognize your space or boundaries (03:44)
6. They will constantly belittle you (04:35)

[fishushu]

I've had all of this be done to me. To a point where healing is near impossible, even with professional help.