The effects of date rape are emotional as well as physical. After effects can include loss of trust in oneself and others, because a woman who knew her assailant may lose confidence in her ability to judge a person or their character. She may become fearful of many situations, particularly those that are new to her. She may go out of her way so much to avoid interactions with men, potentially causing difficulty for her in her daily routines and responsibilities that she has, such as going to class, or speaking to professors and acquaintances.
She may even feel the need to avoid her attacker, who may be a part of her daily life and watching her every move she makes. . Depression is a big effect after rape, and anxiety is common effects of rape, adding to the feelings of helplessness that a woman may already be experiencing. She may feel guilty or ashamed, blaming herself for the attack thinking she did something to cause it. Sexual problems may occur as a result of the woman and her partner being uncertain about how to relate to one another sexually after the assault not sure what to do.
i think date rape would be a very emotional thing to deal with if you've gone through that experience. i know if i went through that experience i would have lots of nightmares, and it would hunt me for the rest of my life. i know someone who went through that situation and they shut themselves away from everyone, was too afraid to say anything to anyone not sure if they would believe, date rape or any rape for that matter is serious and very sick. i hope no one else has to go through that pain ever again.
I got depressed, dropped 35 pounds, suppressed the situation, and stayed with my boyfriend, even after finding out the next morning that he was trying to hook up with someone else. I didn't tell anyone for two years, and was shut down. I don't think there are set ways people deal with rape. especially since there are many kids of rape and many kids of victims.
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate your blog and your awareness. Please just broaden your research on date/acquaintance rape. With all the stuff online, I feel alone. Mine might be rape, but no one is talking or addressing it. We need to remember that the attacker doesn't care and there is no view on what the attacker will look like. A jerk is a jerk. All shapes and forms.
thank you and i will continue to research more about this, it's sick how heartless someone can be
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ReplyDelete"because a woman who knew her assailant may lose confidence..."
Why is it always "because a woman" or "it effects her?" Every time I see a rape article, the victim it talks about is always she. DON'T MALES GET RAPED TOO? Anyway, sorry for my overreaction. Moving on.