Too many suffer in silence because they do not understand that their brains have been significantly compromised by constant stress—such as occurs with bullying and abuse. Here's what can happen.
Resistance to urges to escape or “terminate the status quo” when exposed to toxic environments may well reside in recognizing that the brain is not making healthy long-term decisions. The brain in these scenarios is making risky, impulsive decisions.In our society, which believes bullying and abuse make us tougher, and doesunderstand the negative impact on the brain, it also leads us to believe that seeking professional help is a sign of weakness.
If we were having balance issues or pain in our heart or struggle to breathe, we would not “tough it out.” We would seek out professional advice and intervention. We would reach out to our community for social support. We would likely go straight to an emergency room or call an ambulance. However, far too many suffer in silence because they do not understand that their brains have been significantly compromised by constant stress, which can arise from toxic environments like those created by bullying and abuse. The challenge is to understand that the brain is an organ and, like the heart, is seriously harmed by bullying and abuse. It’s put very much at risk, like the heart, from chronic stress.
The heart may struggle to pump blood. It may be racing. This doesn’t usually impair your decision to get medical help. However, when your brain is having an equally negative reaction to intense stressors, the very mechanism of making good decisions is put in jeopardy. This is why knowledge is key. The more we are aware that the stress from bullying and abuse does not make us tough, but actually puts our brains at risk, the better.Palamarchuk, I., & Vaillancourt, T. .
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