Women with severe and persistent mental illness are likely to be more vulnerable to being involved in controlling and/or violent relationships. However, many women develop mental health problems as a result of long-term abuse
The psychologic consequences of continued abuse do not include: a. Substance abuse.
b. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
c. Eating disorders.
d. Bipolar disorder.
D
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A Substance abuse is a common method of coping with long-term abuse. The abuser is also more likely to use alcohol and other chemical substances.
B PTSD is the most prevalent mental health sequela of long-term abuse. The traumatic event is persistently reexperienced through distress recollection and dreams.
C Eating disorders, depression, psychophysiologic illness, and anxiety reactions are all mental health problems associated with repeated abuse.
D Bipolar disorder is a specific illness (also known as manic depressive disorder) not related to abuse.
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