Clues And Indicators Of Sexual Abuse
If you have only one or two of these do not assume you have been sexually abused. If you have several of these, use them as possible indicators. Talk to a professional or Better Blokes
Anger after sexual activity |
Anxiety from unknown source |
Avoid being touched |
Depression |
Dissociation and lack of focus |
Feel secretive about yourself |
Guilt and confusion |
Have many affairs |
Impaired relationships |
Intense shame and worthlessness |
Low self-esteem and negative self-image |
Needy of sexual attention |
Outbursts of hostility and anger |
Patterns of sleep disturbance |
Problems with intimacy |
Self-exclude from children |
Sexual dysfunction |
Sexual identity confusion |
Sexual problems, compulsions, or dysfunctions |
Social hiding or attacking verbally/physically |
Strong anger responses of child sex abuse |
Substance abuse and drugs |
Suicidal ideas and plans |
Symptoms of PTSD |
Upset by the abuse of others |