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Self-Helpless Snack: 15 Signs of Emotional Abuse with Dr. Stephanie Sarkis

Self-Helpless

Crossover Media Group

Comedy, Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Education

4.83K Ratings

🗓️ 3 February 2025

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

Dr. Stephanie Sarkis, psychotherapist, American Mental Health Counselors Association Diplomate, and author of Gaslighting, shares the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs that you're in a cycle of emotional abuse —from dysfunctional behaviors that have been normalized in media, feeling trapped in a job where you're being mistreated, and insidious romantic relationships.

Full episode with Dr. Sarkis: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/2a31527c/the-psychological-impact-of-gaslighting-with-dr-stephanie-sarkis

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0:00.0

This show is sponsored by BetterHelp.

0:01.7

Have you ever asked yourself what your relationship green flags are?

0:05.3

We hear so much about red flags to avoid.

0:07.4

But what about the things you want to look for in a relationship, whether romantic, friendship or otherwise,

0:12.4

and also the qualities you want to cultivate yourself?

0:14.8

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0:18.2

You know, I came into therapy with not much of an understanding of

0:21.6

healthy boundaries or what those looked like in a relationship. And now I'm much better at setting

0:26.8

and maintaining them. I used to avoid a lot of my feelings through working way too much and people

0:32.4

pleasing. And I've learned how to express myself way more often. My therapist through better help

0:37.2

feels like talking to a friend I've known forever.

0:39.6

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0:44.7

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0:49.7

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0:50.3

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0:53.3

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1:03.8

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1:16.1

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1:20.9

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1:24.8

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1:27.9

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