what are the effects of having been sexually abused as a child?

Question

What should a guy do in his late twenties who has been sexually abused as a child to overcome the side effects of child abuse ?

Answer 1

Many: Anxiety , depression, angerat abuser, ptsd, sometimes continuing the sexual abuse to next vulnerable group.

Answer 2

Multiple: If concerned you should see your dr. And a counselor trained in dealing with sexually abused victims.

Answer 3

Child abuse: Suffering from child abuse can cause many problems and illness in later life due to the devastating nature of the abuse. Usually professional help is required to get well. Talk to your doctor and get referred to a psychologist that can help you. Seek out support groups, also faith group support. Read books and listen to cds concerning this subject. Talk to your trusted friends.

Answer 4

Yes: Absolutely. I see quite a few folks who were abused as children come to me with emotional problems (anger, post traumatic stress disorder, etc). But there may be some physical repercussions - sexually transmitted disease, rectal/vaginal tears/wounds, broken bones, etc. It will all depend on what type of abuse you experienced.

Answer 5

Multiple: Early sexual experience and the consequences of it - possible exposure to stds. Promiscuous behavior, possible unstable relationship, high expectations of sexual pleasure and probably many others.

Answer 6

Distorted moral comp: Children learn valves at this age which guides them in their life - when introduced to adult choices children develop distorted moral compass that would make them offbalance while making critical choices in life.

Answer 7

See below: Therapy does not have to be life long. If you feel you have accomplished your goals in therapy, i would discuss stopping treatment with your therapist. The two of you can develop a plan for relapse.

Answer 8

Yes, but: Although such is not always the case... Some patients with OCD were never abused, and some people who experienced traumas as children develop other disorders than ocd, or none at all...

Answer 9

Cause?: How has it been judged? Hypothyroidism is a common cause and can be treated. If it is "slow" for no reason known, it will not improve.

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