Indicators & How Can I Help?
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