Examples of these are fear of being outdoors, indoors, alone or in crowds. Other fears can manifest themselves in hasty decisions to move, quit school or work, or change jobs. Additional reactions to being raped include problems with sleeping. Many women experience a crisis in their sexual life as a result of the rape. You may find that your normal sexual behavior is disrupted.
Some women experience difficulty in expressing and receiving affection.
These reactions are usually temporary. All of your emotions and reactions which appear abnormal to you may make you question whether you are going crazy. You are experiencing a crisis reaction to being raped. Although you are the rape victim, you may find that your husband, boyfriend, family or friends have a difficult time adjusting. Counseling often helps to define problem areas and assist in the resolution of the problem.