Verbal abuse can lead to frequent mental breakdowns, meaning the victim will start doing unthinkable things, whether hurting others, themselves, or acting out anomalously. Mental breakdowns will then develop into suicidal thoughts. Even if the victim does not make a suicide attempt, it is still considered a psychological disorder. Panic disorder is another effect of verbal abuse, which causes frequent panic attacks in the victim. A panic attack is triggered by the presence of the attacker or by the thought of an argument having an effect. Compared to physical abuse, the victim tends to make excuses for the abuser. The victim then takes the blame for the reason for the abuse. It is not healthy for the victim to think that it is their fault if they are hit, slapped, choked or pushed. Because of all the physical damage the victims have suffered, they develop insomnia at night. Nocturnal insomnia is difficulty falling or staying asleep. It is common for physical abuse to occur at night, right before bed, so those who develop insomnia at night think they could be attacked at any time. Another psychological effect that physically abused people endure is post-traumatic stress disorder. PTSD may include flashbacks, anxiety, or nightmares. The victim then does everything in his power to avoid any confrontation, situation or conversation with