A common reaction to sexual violence is to blame yourself, feel confused, and/or struggle to remember details or specifics of the event. You might also experience:
Exaggerated startle response or hyper-alertness.
Decrease in self-esteem, self-worth, or confidence.
Impairment in memory and concentration.
Avoidance of activities or people that arouse memories.
Flashbacks, nightmares, and trouble sleeping.
Difficulties trusting and feeling safe.
Changes in how you feel about your body.
Emotional upheaval creating mood swings such as anger, irritability, grief, depression, and loss.
Increase in the consumption of alcohol, drugs, food or exercise to manage intense emotion.