Welcome to the EmpowHER community. I am so sorry to hear about your sexual attack. From what you have shared, there was no risk for becoming pregnant. You were both fully clothed.
Your emotional health is the concern. Anxiety and stress caused by such an attack can cause physiologic symptoms, such as increased need to urinate, irritable bowels as well as sleep disturbances and inability to concentrate.
Imaan, please seek professional counseling to help you overcome and cope with any post traumatic stress symptoms. Speaking with a psychologist or therapist, who is trained in the area of sexual assault, can be very beneficial.
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Hello Imaan,
Welcome to the EmpowHER community. I am so sorry to hear about your sexual attack. From what you have shared, there was no risk for becoming pregnant. You were both fully clothed.
Your emotional health is the concern. Anxiety and stress caused by such an attack can cause physiologic symptoms, such as increased need to urinate, irritable bowels as well as sleep disturbances and inability to concentrate.
Imaan, please seek professional counseling to help you overcome and cope with any post traumatic stress symptoms. Speaking with a psychologist or therapist, who is trained in the area of sexual assault, can be very beneficial.
Regards,
August 24, 2015 - 9:04amMaryann
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