Survivor's guilt is a psychological response that can be experienced by individuals who have survived traumatic events such as war or natural disasters. It can also affect veterans who have served in...
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: Overcoming survivors guilt in relationships: how military veterans can heal from their trauma (and find love)
Trauma-Induced Self-Blame and Secure Romantic Bonds
By Diana Smith
When people experience traumatic events, they often blame themselves for what happened. This can lead to feelings of guilt,...
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: How trauma affects romantic relationships and what you can do about it
Sexual coercion is a type of sexual assault that involves unwanted sexual activity carried out through verbal threats, physical force, bribery, or psychological manipulation. Research has shown that...
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: The psychological impact of sexual coercion on victims mental health
Sexual coercion is an act of using force to compel another person to engage in unwanted sexual activity against their will. It can involve verbal threats, physical restraint, manipulation, emotional...
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: Sexual coercion and social adaptation: exploring the longterm effects of forced intimacy on individuals
Guilt can be defined as a sense of responsibility or remorse for something that one has done wrong. It is an unpleasant feeling which causes discomfort, shame, and regret. Feelings of guilt can arise...
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: The emotional impact of surviving a lifethreatening situation: guilt and its effect on intimacy
Many service members face various psychological barriers that hinder them from seeking sexual health support in military contexts. These barriers can be categorized into individual, cultural, and...
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: The psychological barriers facing military personnel seeking sexual health support
Repeated exposure to trauma can have significant impacts on an individual's ability to regulate their emotions and form healthy relationships. Trauma is defined as a deeply distressing experience...
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: How does repeated trauma affect ones emotional regulation and relational openness?
There has been an increasing interest in the intersection between morality and sexuality. Specifically, researchers have begun to explore how moral injury and ethical dilemmas can impact individuals'...
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: Moral injury and its impact on sexual desire in romantic relationships
Soldiers may experience intense emotions during prolonged periods of separation from their partners due to military service. These feelings can include guilt and inadequacy, which are normal...
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: Understanding the impact of guilt and inadequacy on intimate relationships in military service
Unreciprocated desire refers to a situation where one person expresses their romantic or sexual interest towards another person who does not reciprocate it. This can be a frustrating experience that...
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: Selfblame patterns: how repeated experiences of unreciprocated desire can affect intimacy