Life Issues for Abuse Survivors
Abuse, particularly sexual abuse, damages a developing human being. By the time an abuse survivor reaches early adulthood, this damage takes on a life of its own and is frequently experienced through seemingly unrelated behavior and issues. It is these issues, rather than the actual abuse, that most often send an abuse survivor to a counselor. Listed below are the life issues that most abuse survivors struggle with. This list is not comprehensive, nor do all abuse survivors manifest every one of them. However, many of these issues are present in survivors.
Anger Management Problems
Isolation & Loneliness
Depression
Eating Disorders (anorexia, bulimia, food hoarding, overeating, etc.)
Body Image Problems
Workaholic
Substance Abuse
Sexual Dysfunction or Confusion
Self Mutilation (cutting, burning, etc.)
Sleeping Disorders
Hyper vigilance
Anxiety & Fear
Dysfunctional Relationships
Spiritual Void or Disillusionment
Concentration Difficulties
Performance Based Self Value
Intimacy Problems
Trust Issues
Poor Self Image
Disconnected from Self, Others, and God
Stress Related Physical Problems
Poor or Impaired Parenting Skills
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