According to the CDC, the pre-existance of PTSD from a previous assault, such as being the victim of child sexual abuse doubles the likelihood of adult sexual victimization (Parillo et. al., 2003) (Sarkar, N.; Sarkar, R., 2005).
PTSD levels are actually higher in those who have been previously victimized than in survivors of only one assault (Follette et. al., 1996).
One study found that of the 433 sexually assaulted respondents, two-thirds reported more than one incident (Sorenson et. al., 1991). Two further studies also found that women who were victimized more than once or in both childhood and adolescence had a higher risk for adult revictimization and more PTSD (Siegel & Williams, 2001), (Breslau et. al., 1999).
http://www.ibiblio.org/rcip/mvrv.html
Basically, it all comes down to this: Those who experience cumulative trauma are more likely to have more severe PTSD symptoms.
What makes the PTSD symptoms heal?
Having a solid social support system and being able to process the events with a therapist or friend.
God Bless-
ANJYL
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