61.4- Effects of Sexual Violence

Welcome back to mini-episode #4 for sexual assault awareness month.Today we're talking about the physiological & emotional effects of sexual violence of a survivor.*Information for this episode was taken directly from rainn.org.* To those local to Wayne County Michigan, First Step is a non-profit dedicated to helping individuals of domestic and sexual violence. Their website is firststep-mi.org.*Trigger Warning: this episode highlights the types of sexual assault & details sensitive information.*Depression is the first effect of sexual violence a victim can experience.Experiencing flashbacks is the second effect, triggered by ordinary things.          Tip: grounding is very useful when experiencing a flashback. Familiarizing yourself with your surroundings and taking back your control is very beneficial to come back to reality. Post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is the third effect a survivor can obtain.           PTSD: A disorder in which a person has difficulty recovering after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event.The fourth effect a victim can experience is self harm.A victim could contract a sexually transmitted infection.A victim may also start to engage in substance abuse.The seventh effect could be dissociation; a defense mechanism used to cope with the trauma/sexual violence.Panic Attacks are also a common effect, a sudden feeling of intense anxiety.Eating disorders, Pregnancy, sleep disorder, suicide/suicidal thoughts are also effects a victim may experience after the event of sexual violence.For more information, help & recourses go to: www.rainn.org or call their 24/7 hotline at 1(800)656-4673Connect with Rachel!Instagram: @The_Rachel_MaineWebsite: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertiseFacebook: Rachel MaineFacebook Group: Owning Your Sexual Self Email: [email protected] the showConnect with Rachel!Instagram: @The_Rachel_MaineWebsite: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertiseYouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelfFacebook: Rachel MaineEmail: [email protected]