Written by Chris Josh
In this blog, I’ll be discussing 5 ways toxic people hurt you. Sometimes, we know what’s best for us. It’s walking away from such relationships. But it’s not always so easy. If it’s a family member or a spouse, it can be very challenging. When you consider how these 5 things severely impact you, it may make the decision a lot easier.
1. Emotionally Draining and Anxiety-Inducing
Toxic people often create drama or chaos, leaving you feeling emotionally drained. Their negativity, manipulation, or constant criticism can trigger anxiety, making it hard to relax even when you’re away from them. They are never happy and always have something to complain about. You can bring them the sun and moon and it will never be enough for them, so there’s no use in trying any harder. All you’re doing is reinforcing their toxic behavior.
2. Gradual Elimination of Your Self-Worth
Being around someone who belittles or undermines you can slowly chip away at your self-esteem. Over time, you may start to internalize their negative words or actions, doubting your abilities and self-worth. This has major implications for social interactions. Others will pick up on your low self-worth and you will be unattractive to them. It applies not only to the gender you’re interested in but also friends, strangers, employers, etc...It will affect your self-respect and how others treat you. If people see that you have low self-worth and low self-respect, they’re going to treat you accordingly.
3. Increased Stress Levels
Toxic relationships are a constant source of tension, which can lead to elevated cortisol levels, which can lead to weight gain. Chronic stress can manifest in physical symptoms like headaches, fatigue, and even long-term health problems such as heart disease or a weakened immune system. Add to that, it can also negatively affect your memory and your frontal lobe. This isn’t what you signed up for. Thinking it’ll eventually get better is wishful thinking. In fact, most of the time, it only gets worse and your health suffers tremendously.
4. Loss of Focus and Productivity
Dealing with toxic people can dominate your thoughts, leaving little room for creativity, problem-solving, or accomplishing goals. The mental energy spent on their drama can make it hard to focus on what truly matters. This can have severe implications on your finances because a lack of focus and productivity means you’ll be on the chopping block at your job. And if you own a business, you’re going to lose out to your competition, who are extremely focused and are continuously innovating and creating. That toxic relationship is costing you big bucks. Think of all the money you’re leaving on the table. That’s money you need for your retirement.
5. Isolation and Damaged Relationships
Toxic individuals often create conflict or division, which can strain your relationships with others. If you’re constantly navigating their manipulations, you may unintentionally withdraw from supportive people in your life or miss opportunities to build healthy connections. You will want to self-isolate because you just can’t risk ending up in another poor relationship, whether that’s friendship or romantic. As you spend less and less time with the people you already know, you are slowly putting an end to those relationships.
In conclusion, you’re not a martyr. You were put on this earth to suffer from every direction. It’s vital that you surround yourself with positive people in person and online. When you do that, you will give yourself a much better quality of life. Until next time, I’m Chris Josh...signing out.
Removing toxic people from your life isn’t just a boundary—it’s an act of self-care. Protect your energy and prioritize your well-being!
The Author: Chris Josh
Chris Josh is a spiritual healer, motivational speaker, and a writer. He is the author of five books: City of Serpents, How to Access Your Divine Energy, How Champions Talk to Themselves, The Winning Habit, Unleash Your Confidence, and 8000 Ultimate Affirmations. He’s also written a short eBook called How to Become Your Higher Self.
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I came this far, a lot of betrayals, pains, hurts, and goodbyes. But I worked hard to it, my emotions, my mentality, my physical body and my spiritual aspect all them need to work together just to align everything from you. Basically, I am highly favored even my financial aspects not just align but I am grateful GOD WILL PROVIDE. As my mentality and emotions I need them to be strong and braver, I PRAY faithfully, I Trust HIM, I believe HIM that HE give me a strength to overcome all the obstacles comes my way. I been doing alone to do my work. I am only with My God and My Prayers. I always look the good in every situation. I want only is POSITIVITY, despite even in the worse situation I only focused to what were the positivity on it. Until I only see is only the positivity. When I committed to Choose Myself, To Love Myself unconditionally. I know how WORTHY and VALUE I am. On that way doesn’t matter what people says about me, I Know MYSELF very well and I Love the Woman who I became. Now I found THE LOVE OF MY LIFE since I give my all to me, The UNIVERSE, on HIS DIVINE TIMING, on HIS PLAN. HE put us together, to be Happy, to be In love, to have respect, to be humble, to dedicated and committed, loyal, trust and everything that names about UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. My First time ever for my 48 years of existence in this Universe that I have met someone Who accepted me by who I am, love me unconditionally, trusted in me and all positivity in forms of being ME. I FEEL SO LOVED, WORTHINESS, I AM ENOUGH.
Spot on. Magnetic smile and encouraged author. Thank you. God bless you so muchy!
Your video blogs are more than inspirational. They have been healing. Cant wait to get one of your books on order. Id love to know more about your craft of writing!
Your video blogs are more than inspirational. They have been healing. Cant wait to get one of your books on order. Id love to know more about your craft of writing!
Hello Chris. I am hoping to buy your books when the mail strike is over in Canada. Your blog, your videos, help me to move forward. All of what you talk about reaches my heart. I was in a very toxic marriage and have done so much healing, reading, shadow work, energy work. I am truly grateful. My husband has depleted all our savings, putting me in a very bad situation. I have to still live here, money is more than tight and I have had to go into hermit mode to heal for over the last 4 years in another room in the house. But I’m now standing in my power. I also had very traumatic life before this . I am a grief educator, end of life doula and chaplain but his toxicity has made me work on my own healing. I was university educated and always professional. I want to share my story. My dream was always to be a speaker and tell my truth to help others. If you can help in any way pls reach out. It will be an interesting conversation as I believe our life stories are very powerful. God bless you. Enjoy Thanksgiving. I’m in Toronto Canada