The Impact
The impact of childhood sexual abuse can be far reaching, affecting not only emotional areas but also physical well being. These can include:
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)
- Cervical Screening/Examinations/Smears
- Coping Strategies
- Dentist
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Domestic Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Experiences of Parenting
- Experiencing Flashbacks
- Feelings of Guilt and Shame
- Flight,Fight & Freeze Responses
- Pregnancy,Birth,Gynaecological Issues
- Mental Health Issues
- Misusing Drugs and Alcohol/Substance Misuse
- Optician
- PTSD and c-PTSD
- Revictimisation
- Self Esteem Issues
- Self Harm & Self Injury
- Stress Related Physical Illnesses/Conditions
- Surviving Christmas
- The 'Window of Tolerance'