Post on 12-May-2015
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- - - - - - MDSV - - - - - - Biological, Psychophysiological, Psychological, and Psychosocial
Consequences
Biological Consequences:
Infections: UTI's, HIV, Hepatitis, other STDs
Physical damage to genital areas resulting in pain, ruptures, sexual dysfunction
Psychophysiological ConsequencesPsychophysiological Factors of PTSD: Hyperarousal – exagerated startle response,
elevated BP, muscular tension/soreness, hyperventilation, panic attacks, physical agitation, digestive problems/frequent stomach upset, difficulty falling or staying asleep.
Chronic pain , chronic fatigue Sexual Dysfunction: impotence / premature
ejaculation not associated with physical etiology
Psychological Consequences Flashbacks, nightmares, repetitive dreams of
assault/abuse ( PTSD) Recurrent intrusive thoughts, images, smells or
other perceptions, obsessive-compulsive behavior Foreshortened sense of future Dissociation and derealization Emotional numbing or distancing Emotional withdrawal, isolation, depression Addictions / Substance Abuse
Psychosocial Consequences Stigmatization: others may blame victim or fear
they may now become a perpetrator Sense of shame, anger and guilt for feeling
damaged and having been unable to prevent assault/abuse, loss of sense of manhood
Lack of trust of others, fear of being re-traumatized / Social Isolation/Withdrawal
Distancing from children and family, loss of intimate relationships, sense of being damaged, dirty, contagious
Loss of Employment (due to symptoms)
“I want you to know, Sheila, that you'll always be more than just another babysitter to me.”
“I want you to know, Paul, that you'll always be more than just another babysitter to me.”