Toxic house syndrome is a condition inside the home where a buildup of chemicals, toxins, bacteria, and other harmful pollutants exist in the air supply. Because they are trapped inside the home, they continue to impact a person's health.
How do you know if your house is toxic?
- Mold growth.
- Condensation around windows and in high humidity areas such as bathrooms.
- Lingering condensation.
- Dampness that doesn't seem to go away.
- Dust build up in your ventilation system.
How do you live in a toxic home?
- 7 Ways to Survive When You're Stuck at Home With a Toxic Person.
- Use physical space whenever possible.
- Create an emotional “safe place”
- Occupy your mind.
- De-escalate.
- Be a rock.
- Stay in touch with your support system.
- Know your rights and be safe.
How do you know if you are living in a toxic household?
- They make cruelly critical remarks.
- They give you the silent treatment.
- They lie—or deny.
- They generalize during disagreements.
- They sow conflict with other family members.
- They change the subject to turn the tables on you.
- They make you feel bad about feeling bad.
- They move the goal posts.