Toxic environment — how to spot if it harms your mental health

Toxic people regularly damage your emotional state. They undermine mental health through their negative influence, often doing so subtly. Psychologists note several warning signs that can help you identify such a person nearby.

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Signs of a toxic person

Constantly violates your boundaries

Personal boundaries are crucial for any healthy relationship. However, toxic people tend to ignore them. If a friend consistently intrudes on your personal space or disregards your needs and requests, it may be time to reconsider the relationship.

Does not respect your growth and development

Toxic individuals cannot tolerate someone else’s progress or learning. They frequently belittle others’ achievements and mock their successes.

Takes more than they give

Healthy relationships should be balanced. In response to support, understanding, and care, a person should receive the same. However, if this does not happen, the imbalance can deeply affect your mental well-being.

Makes you doubt your self-worth

Sometimes acquaintances may try to hurt you by targeting sensitive points. Constant belittling, criticism, and devaluation distort how you see yourself. This is not friendship — it is a toxic relationship that can damage your self-esteem.

 Always playing the victim

Some people never take responsibility, instead constantly playing the victim. They portray themselves as unhappy to elicit sympathy and manipulate others. Such behavior is emotionally draining for those around them.

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