Hello guys, this article 

https://buddingpsychologists.org/ptsd-post-sexual-assault-symptoms-of-ptsd-after-a-sexual-assault/  

Is deeply information and interesting on the point but i think it should have also contain effects of ptsd on brain.While it is common knowledge that sexual assault can be traumatizing, many people do not fully understand the profound effects it has on a survivor. As a society, we do not always discuss the immediate and long-term impact on the brain and body, but it’s important for both survivors and the people who support them to learn more about these effects. Our brains and bodies are connected; and when our bodies are affected, we also experience changes in brain function and chemistry.

Here is how sexual assault can impact a person physically, mentally, and emotionally.

 

Tonic Immobility

When someone has become a victim of sexual assault, they may experience their body freezing up during the event. This reaction is known as “tonic immobility,” which means that the body has diminished voluntary mobility. It is not a failure to act or respond. It’s actually an adaptive survival response. You may have heard this described as the “freeze” response in comparison to “fight or flight” reactions to danger.

 

However, experiencing a “freeze” response may leave a survivor feeling like they should have tried to fight back somehow. Many people are unaware that this response is completely natural, and our bodies instinctively do this to keep us safe. We have developed this reaction because it actually maximizes the chances of survival.

 

Memory Impairment

There are many reasons why it can be hard for sexual assault survivors to report what happened to them. They may fear that nobody will believe them. Some do not want to recount the experience and feel like they are being re-traumatized. And others might struggle to remember exactly what happened.

 

This is called memory impairment, and it’s another survival response. In times of distress, the amygdala, which is the part of the brain that responds to stress and fearful emotions, takes over and redirects attention. During an assault, attention may shift as a coping mechanism, making it hard to recount what happened.

What's your opinion guys?