Yes, it can cause problems years later. You'll always be more anxious for your safety. But that might be a good thing.

Interestingly enough I did a test online earlier today, where you had to pick faces out of a line up, and say which ones were violent criminals, and which ones were innocent. Although overall my score was little better than chance, I did pick out all of the rapistst. I couldn't tell you how I knew, but I obviously did.

So... perhaps your increased level of awareness will keep you safe in future.

I still have nightmares, twenty years later. But for the most part I can get on with my life.