[Rape, Sexualization, Sexual Molestation]

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can reveal itself in obvious or subtle ways.  Its symptoms may not appear until months or years after your sexual abuse.

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The following is a sample list of PTSD symptoms:

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•  A Lifestyle of Lying

• Abortion

• Aggressive Behavior

• Anxiety Attacks

• Avoidance Sleep

• Creating a Fantasy life

• Drug/Alcohol Abuse/Prescription Drug Abuse

• Eating Disorders

• Excessive Drama

• Excessive Sexual lust

• Extravagant Spending/Materialism/Dressing Self-Protectively or Bizarrely

• Flashbacks

• Hoarding/Excessive Collecting/Excessive Recycling

• Homebound Seclusion

• Hypochondriac Behaviors

• Interrupted Sleep

• Irrational Fears

• Irritability

• Lack of Self Worth

• Lack of Sexual Dsire

• Leading a Double Life/Public Image - Private Self

• Nightmares/Dreams

• Numbing of Emotions/Not Caring

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Symptoms/Odd Obsessions

• Outbursts of Anger or Rage

• Over Obsessing: Latching onto People/Recycling/Pets/Animals

• Overwhelming Need to Please People

• Passive Aggressive Behavior

• Procrastination/Unmotivated/Laziness

• Prostitution

• Self Cutting

• Self-Destructive Behaviors

• Sexual Promiscuity

• Shame and Guilt

• Short or Long Term Depression

• Thoughts of Suicide

• Uncomfortable with Sudden Physical Touch

• Withdrawal from Relationships

 

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If you have been sexually abused, molested, raped or sexualized, or suffer from these symptoms, there is hope!  To talk with someone about taking the Journey to Grace, or have questions, please contact Alive Again Ministries. 

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