Having a toxic relationship is hard to let go of. But after all, this kind of relationship will never be good if it continues because it will have an impact on mental health.
“Any relationship (between people who) are not mutually supportive, where there is conflict and one tries to weaken the other, where there is competition, where there is disrespect and lack of cohesiveness,”
The signs that you have been trapped in this toxic relationship include, you start to doubt yourself, believe that you deserve to be hurt and get traumatized. Then blame yourself for letting it happen.
Toxic relationships will destroy you. You will find it difficult to get out of the relationship if you can't heal yourself. the follows are some ways that might help you to love yourself again after getting out of a toxic relationship.
1. Pay attention and feel your emotions, express everything to a trusted professional (psychologist for example). You can spend your time in silence. Then identify yourself, what part makes you uncomfortable.
2. Take time for yourself and train your emotions. The more you know yourself, the more love you will have for yourself.
3. Be active in social circles, socialize with friends, or family members who always support you.
4. You need to be able to stop blaming yourself for a relationship that doesn't work out. Don't live with guilt.
5. It may be true that you are wrong in a relationship, but try to forgive yourself. Appreciate yourself and learn to let yourself go from the past.
6. When you finally get away from a toxic relationship, you shouldn't be in a rush to start a new relationship. Overcome the trauma that you experience before starting.
7. This healing process takes time and also people around you who are ready to support you in letting go of all self-doubt, as well as feelings that claim you are not good.