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How can domestic and family violence make you feel?

It's completely normal to feel a range of emotions when experiencing domestic and family violence. However, what is most important is that you take time to overcome negative emotions and ensure that your personal wellbeing is a priority.

Whilst everyone reacts differently to being around domestic and family violence, some common effects experienced by youth include:

  • Headaches

  • Stomach aches

  • Constantly tired

  • Trouble sleeping 

  • Increased risk of chronic illness

  • Bedwetting 

  • Nightmares

Physical Effects

Emotional Effects

  • Feeling anxious 

  • Feeling sad or depressed

  • Feeling angry 

  • Feeling guilty 

  • Experiencing emotional numbness

  • Feeling confusion

  • Poor self-esteem​

  • Difficulty focusing in school

  • Developing an eating disorder

  • Self-harming behaviours

  • Risk taking behaviours (eg. alcohol or drug use)

  • Regression 

  • Copying violent behaviours

Behavioural Effects

  • Difficulty forming healthy relationships

  • Withdrawing from friends or activities

  • Having trouble trusting people ​

  • Avoiding social situations

  • Being 'clingy' to loved ones

Social Effects

Remember there is no right or wrong way to feel. Everyone experiences events differently and effects can vary from person to person. If you are struggling to cope, there are coping mechanisms, helplines and support services available 💜

YOU ARE NOT ALONE...

Reminders
(Queensland Government)

"When we deny our emotion, it owns us. When we own our emotion, we can rebuild and find our way through the pain"

Brene Brown

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