Repressed memories and child molestation...serious answers ONLY!?

Question:

If a child is molested at an early age, let's say 7 years old, and he or she represses the memory, what types of symptoms would this person exhibit upon reaching adulthood, if all other aspects of his or her life remain constant and "normal" (for example, happy home life, good education, decent socioeconomic status)?

Could or would the symptoms include depression, anxiety, OCD, codependency, sexual dysfunction, and a tendency towards abusive relationships?

Answers:
Post traumatic stress syndrome, depression, hysterical amnesia, anxiety disorders, outbursts of anger, feelings of worthlessness, and hopelessness. These may be together, or in combinations. The person will have trouble in relations, have a tendancy to sabotage themselves in life, and feel like failures. These can all be overcome, but the experience should not be explored unless the person feels strong enough to remember the incident. I suffer from most of the above symptoms. I hope this helps.

Yes, I think so.

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