| Emotional/Psychological indicators
The woman may: ? Seem timid, anxious, agitated, scared, exhausted, depressed or have a flat effect ? Concede to the abuser to answer or make decisions on her behalf ? Seem more concerned about the abuser's needs than her own needs or health concerns ? Have heightened startle response ? Have suicidal or homicidal thoughts ? Report feeling isolated ? Feel extremely angry ? Experience sleeplessness and/or nightmares
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