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Do most sexually abused children go on to have a personality disorder?

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Dr. Bartholomew Vereb answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

No: This depends on the child, the personality, the treatment, and the circumstances.

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/17/2016

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Probably not but....: Many people with personality disorders have a hx of childhood abuse but 1/4 of children have had some kind of abuse!

Dr Berry agreed

Answered 8/8/2015

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