Depression And Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is an issue that is often kept quiet and rarely discussed. The topic can make some people uncomfortable when they have not experienced it. For those who have made it out of domestic abuse and survived, it is something they strive to keep others from having to go through. For those who have not been faced with domestic abuse always say “you chose that person”, “you keep going back”, and “why don't you just leave.” What some people tend to not realize is leaving someone who has not only physically abused you, as well as mentally and emotionally abused you is not always a simple task. In some cases, women have children with their abuser which makes fleeing the situation difficult and possibly more dangerous. Every 9 seconds a

Studies have shown that victims of domestic abuse may suffer with PTSD (postromantic stress disorder). PTSD is a mental health condition that can be triggered by a traumatic experience. Domestic violence can also lead to depression. Depression is a common effect in a domestic violence victims. Depression is the feeling of sadness and loneliness symptoms can include prolonged sadness, feeling of hopelessness and changes in appetite with significant weight loss or gain. Loss of energy, loss of interest in activities they once enjoyed. Depression can affect a person’s outlook on life. Depression can have an effect on his or her thought process and ability to make decisions. In extreme cases of depression people can sometimes experience suicidal thoughts or attempts. Domestic abuse can have a strong mental impact on a woman mental abuse increases the trauma of physical abuse. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) 7 out of 10 psychologically abused women displayed symptoms of PTSD and depression. An estimated 10.7% of women have been stocked by their partner during their lifetime and half of the women in the US will experience psychological aggression by their partner in their lifetime. Over half the female and male victims of rape, physical violence, or stocking by their partner experience some form of domestic violence for the first time before the age of

The number of American women who were murdered by current or ex male partners during that time was 11,766. That’s nearly double the number of casualties lost during war.” Women are more likely to become victims of domestic abuse with 85% of domestic violence victims being women and 15% Being men. Too many women have fallen victim to domestic violence weather through physical abuse, emotional abuse, or mental abuse or a combination of all three. While there are many outlets for battered women they are not always accessible. Domestic violence is not an easy topic to discuss but if it is never addressed there will never be a way