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What Is The Treatment For Emotional Dependence?

I was verbally and emotionally abused by my husband who I met when I was 14 years old. Of course I did not realize it until later in life. I am divorced now but still feel like I have to feel his approval over everything I do. I have heard this can stunt your mental and emotional growth. Am I still mentally 14 years old?
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
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Hi,

It seems that you are going through a difficult phase..

It is important to see that you are not continuing to be emotionally abused by your ex-husband though the relationship has officially ended. A bigger to question to ask yourself is: 'what does his disapproval mean to me?'. Its highly probable that you (wrongly) learnt that you absolutely need other's approval for you to happy. The task then is to learn to do away with such beliefs about life and yourself. I suggest you meet a trained Psychologist who can help you go through the trauma that you had and help you integrate your experiences.

Best Wishes,

Abdul
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What Is The Treatment For Emotional Dependence?

Hi, It seems that you are going through a difficult phase.. It is important to see that you are not continuing to be emotionally abused by your ex-husband though the relationship has officially ended. A bigger to question to ask yourself is: what does his disapproval mean to me? . Its highly probable that you (wrongly) learnt that you absolutely need other s approval for you to happy. The task then is to learn to do away with such beliefs about life and yourself. I suggest you meet a trained Psychologist who can help you go through the trauma that you had and help you integrate your experiences. Best Wishes, Abdul