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Some, but not all, signs of abuse:

• Telling you that you never do anything right.
• Showing extreme jealousy of your friends or time spent away from them.
• Insulting, demeaning, or shaming you, especially in front of other people.
• Destroying your belongings or your home.

• Live Healthy, eat healthy foods, get enough sleep, exercise regularly, and avoid drugs and alcohol. 
• Practice good hygiene. 
• See friends to build your sense of belonging. 
• Try to do something you enjoy every day. 
• Find ways to relax, like meditation, yoga, getting a massage, taking a bath or walking in the woods.

There are several types of anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and various phobia-related disorders. 

Generalized anxiety disorder symptoms include:

• Feeling restless, wound-up, or on-edge
• Easily fatigued
• Difficulty concentrating
• Irritability
• Muscle tension
• Difficulty controlling feelings of worry
• Sleep problems

Depression (major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. To be diagnosed with depression, the symptoms must be present for at least two weeks. 

Many people mistakenly think that those who use drugs lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop their drug use simply by choosing to. In reality, drug addiction is a complex disease, and quitting usually takes more than good intentions or a strong will. Drugs change the brain in ways that make quitting hard, even for those who want to. Fortunately, researchers have found treatments that can help people recover from drug addiction and lead productive lives. 

An assault may impact a survivor’s daily life no matter when it happened. Each survivor reacts to sexual violence in their own way. Common emotional reactions include guilt, shame, fear, numbness, shock, and feelings of isolation.

The long-term psychological effects survivors may face if their trauma is left untreated include post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, isolation, and others.