The effects of violence on women

The repeated, uncontrollable and unpredictable violence suffered by the woman causes a state of psychic immobility and passivity which reduce her ability to react.

Learned impotence
Fear/terror
Low self-esteem
Depression
Attempted suicide
Use of alcohol and/or drugs
Physical disorders of psychosomatic nature
Intrusive memories
Generalized anxiety
Social isolation
Anger/rage
Apathy
Shame