The term "abuse victim" refers to a person who has experienced abusive behavior, typically at the hands of someone they trusted or were in an intimate relationship with. Abuse can take many forms including physical, sexual, emotional and psychological. Victims may suffer from long-lasting effects such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and feelings of helplessness or shame. The term "abuse victim" is often used to describe individuals who have been harmed by abusive behavior, whether it be physical, sexual, emotional or psychological in nature.