Common Problems Abuse Survivors Face

 

In relationships … fighting, blaming, mistrusting, poor communication skills and difficulty with intimacy.

Low Self Esteem … self-doubt, self-blame, shame.

Self Sabotage … self-destructive or self-mutilating behavior.

Sexual Problems … sexual inhibition or promiscuity, flashbacks to abusive experiences during sexual contact, inability to achieve orgasm, pain or numbing during intimacy, lack of interest in sex.

Symptoms of Trauma … fear, panic, agitation, anxiety, numbing of bodily areas, nightmares, multiple personalities, feelings of being disconnected from body.

Physical Ailments … psychosomatic illnesses, stomachaches, eating disorders, skin disorders, asthma, headaches and phobias.

Social Alienation … feeling different from others, not accepted, stigmatized.

Difficulty in Handling Feelings … trouble in recognizing, managing and appropriately expressing feelings.

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trishandersonlcpc@yahoo.com

I've been a psychotherapist for over 20 years. I specialize in sexual abuse and other types of physical and emotional trauma. I've been inspired by the growth and courage I've witnessed in my clients. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to do this work in the world. I'm now doing video counseling for those who reside in Illinois.