2006-11-17 15:30:08 · 8 answers · asked by Amanda J 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Well there are two classic personality types that come out after someone has been sexually abused....
1.
They could become an introvert and not want anyone to touch em.. Were once happy and outgoing, but now are quiet and reserved, especially around men!!
Maybe become suicidal and start talking about hurting people or themselves...
or
2.
They could become the complete opposite and end up being a lil skank and trying to win every guys attention to make up for the hurt that their abuser caused them!!
Acts out against any help..becomes rebellious...cuts or hurts ones self!!
Talks down on themselves (verbal self abuse)
Many signs but those are just 2 ive seen....
2006-11-17 15:35:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going thru your earlier queston, I suppose you have had a horrible experience which is troubling you like a hell, right?
So dear don't try to hide yourself by knowing the 'symptoms' and 'body language' of victims of sexual abuse. I feel you are trying to know how such victims behave because you dont want others to know that you have had a nasty experience. My suggestion is not to do it. The more you get into the cocoon the more suffocated and depressed you feel. Anyways, its NOT your crime if you were sexually abused. Its someone else's. You are as innocent and beautiful as ever. Discuss it with a trustworthy friend. If none, seek professional help.
Talk to a counseller at once and try to get on with life.
Good Luck and enjoy the life.
2006-11-17 23:48:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speaking from experience, I can tell you this. Any symptoms (if any) that a person displays will depend on a whole host of factors such as age, gender, family dynamics, etc. There are some common signs in some young children, but there's no simple way to tell. As a child, I was violently angry towards others. But as I became older, no one would have ever guessed I had been abused unless I told them. Many people hide it well since there is such a stigma of shame attached to it.
2006-11-17 23:41:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on the ages. In young children, that have already been potty-trained, they may revert back to having "Accidents" or wetting their bed, or becoming uncontrollable, when their behavior has been good. In adults, they may have severe depression. A good friend of mine was abused by her male family members as a child and she ate to comfort herself and became very obese. Luckily she got help for her depression and sought therapy. She had weight-loss surgery, but that can be dangerous for people that eat for emotional reasons.
2006-11-17 23:35:53 · answer #4 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the person. we studied this in psychology at university... and seriously... anything and everything could be a sign of a sexually abused person. people could become withdrawn, depressed, angry etc.. or the complete opposite of all of these.
2006-11-18 01:47:29 · answer #5 · answered by eve is it 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you a loner? do you have nightmares or walk in your sleep ? how about gaining weight , so no one will want you or losing weight. either have too much sex or can not stand it. do not forget about crying for no reason or unreasonable anger. the list can really go on and on. the best bet is to talk to someone, women's support group ect. it is something you can live with i know because i have lived with it for 50 years, you never get over it but you live.
2006-11-18 09:39:15 · answer #6 · answered by reddaylily 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over or under active sexually. No happy medium. That's the usual anyways.
2006-11-17 23:32:00 · answer #7 · answered by Zoey 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the person is very withdrawn...does not like the opposite sex...fear to go out etc
2006-11-17 23:32:37 · answer #8 · answered by jason 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋