Support

I wanted you to know that many people who have been in abusive relationships for a long time may seek counseling, mental health resources, and/or medication to cope with their feelings. Some people even experience trauma based on the abuse that they have endured, and it is natural for the mind/body to have responses to this trauma such as anxiety, depression, troubling thoughts, becoming more easily startled/jumpy, etc. It sounds as though you have been proactive in addressing your own self-care by seeking out help and obtaining medications you need to cope with your very normal reactions to an abusive situation. In case you want to read more about domestic violence, trauma and mental health, you can visit this website.