What are the effects of domestic violence, mentally and physically?
Domestic violence harms victims in many ways. Some of the most common effects of domestic violence include:
- Physical injury, such as bruises, sprains, fractures, and broken bones
- Chronic fatigue
- Tremors and always feeling “on edge”
- Sleep problems
- Sexual dysfunction
- Depression and anxiety
- PTSD
- Low self-esteem
- Addiction to drugs or alcohol
