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Would Addressing Old Feelings And Thoughts About Sexual Abuse Improve One S Health?

Hello. My wife was molested as a child by her uncle. After this happened she became very depressed and suicidal. She was placed in a ward where she told the doctor about this, they followed up. With reporting it and her family told her to lie about it. And pretend it never happened. She did so, and I believe having never had some sort of justice for this, and no one to defend her and help protect her it is one of the biggest issues in her life, i was wondering if this is something she should address now. If it may clear her mind of the nightmares she still has.
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Hello,

* As per my clinical experience, the issue of childhood sexual abuse with current problem of nightmares indicate severe post traumatic stress disorder and needs particular attention.

* Following are best measures to handle with

- friendly atmosphere in home
- joining peer groups with same disorder
- counselling with expert psychologist ( rather than home discussion )
- supportive therapy with anti depressant as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor or others.

* It is the periodic follow up with psychiatrist which is of paramount importance to cure her.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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Would Addressing Old Feelings And Thoughts About Sexual Abuse Improve One S Health?

Hello, * As per my clinical experience, the issue of childhood sexual abuse with current problem of nightmares indicate severe post traumatic stress disorder and needs particular attention. * Following are best measures to handle with - friendly atmosphere in home - joining peer groups with same disorder - counselling with expert psychologist ( rather than home discussion ) - supportive therapy with anti depressant as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor or others. * It is the periodic follow up with psychiatrist which is of paramount importance to cure her. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel