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2.Common reactions to sexual harassment

Being sexually harassed can impact psychological health, physical well-being and vocational development.
Psychological and physical reactions to being harassed may include:

1.PHYSIOLOGICAL REACTIONS
Headaches/ Gastrointestinal distress / Sleep disturbances, nightmares/
Lethargy/ Dermatological reactions/ Weight fluctuation
Sexual problems/ Phobias, panic reactions

2.PSYCHOLOGICAL REACTIONS
Depression, anxiety, shock, denial/ Confusion, feelings of being powerless
Anger, fear, frustration, irritability/ Shame, self-consciousness, low self-esteem
Insecurity, embarrassment, feelings of betrayal/ Guilt, self-blame, isolation

3.CAREER-RELATED EFFECTS
Decreased job satisfaction/ Absenteeism/
Unfavorable performance evaluations/ Withdrawal from work or school/
Loss of job or promotion / Change in career goals, jobs, educational programs, academic majors, etc./
Drop in academic or work performance due to stress