The Problem?
Abused children teach themselves methods of survival by protecting themselves emotionally and physically.
Their responses may include any of these:-
- Denial - pretend it's not happening , pretence that it's not happening to them, block out the memory
- Seek Approval - trying to be perfect, pleasing adults.
- Withdrawn - feel it's not safe to express themselves.
- Turn off feelings - do not allow themselves to feel, protecting themselves from pain.
- Misbehave - to express anger and frustration or to get attention - even if it hurts.
These patterns can be carried into adult life in a number of ways:-
- A lack of trust
- Fear of making changes
- Caring "too much"
- Difficulty in showing emotions or recognising emotions
- Unable to cope with stress
- Low self esteem
- Sexual difficulties
- Relationship problems
- Depression
- Self-destructive behavior
- Isolation
- Lack of direction
- Problems of raising children
- Drugs and alcohol abuse
- Eating distress
- Flashbacks
- Crime
- Sleep deprevation
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