Signs of emotional abuse include nonphysical methods of shaming, demeaning, and threatening you, or attempting to control your behavior. An emotionally abusive person might try to gain power over you by isolating you from friends and family, using verbal threats to frighten and intimidate you, or other nonviolent methods to damage your self-esteem. Experiencing emotional abuse can leaving you feeling humiliated, violated, and alone. It can also trigger depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders.