My neighbor (male) was yelling/arguing with a girl/woman on the other side of my duplex. It had escalated to a point where I thought he was going to start hitting her. I stayed locked in my side and called 911 on them, mainly him. I belive I did the right thing by using the safest way to prevent a woman from getting hurt. I did not get involved and let the police take care of it. So, why do I feel unwell afterwards?
2006-11-13 19:58:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
any type of stress caused to the body can cause this type of reaction.
you got somewhat of an adrenaline rush due to the high stress involved of possibly putting what you thought was yourself in danger by calling the police (eventhough there is no way for the man to know it was you that called-i assume there are several other units surrounding you guys). this action made you nervous and excited which raised your heartrate and your blood pressure
try to do your best to relax-you did the right thing. so many people out there would have turned on a radio or turned up the volume on the t.v to drown them out-not caring whether the woman lived or died. most likely, they were pretty embarrased that someone called the police on them and if the scumbag wasn't arrested-he won't dare make another sound or cause another problem for fear of really going to jail.
sit down on the couch with something cold to drink and take a few deep breaths. take a warm bath if you think this will help.
i've called the police on fighting neighbors several times in my apt complex and i've assisted injured people in car accidents too (i work in trauma icu)-i have the same reaction you do-eventhough you've done something good-your heart still pounds and you get all shaky!!
feel proud of yourself that you saved one more abused women from a hospital trip tonite....
2006-11-13 20:24:05 · answer #1 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Everyone responds differently in times of trouble. For you staying in your car and calling the police made the most sense. My husband on the other hand would have tried to calm them down by going over there. We cannot be what we are not and perhaps you wish that you would have done more. Fear is nothing to be ashamed of, and just so you know, the police would agree that you did the right thing. Be satisfied that you may have saved a life...
2006-11-13 20:16:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you think you affected their relationship?
But honestly, you shouldn't feel unwell. You are one of very few people who actually take a stand, even if you didn't get involved personally. Many people just ignore such type of violence, even if it's just verbal. You should be proud that you stoppped him before he could do anymore harm to that woman.
2006-11-13 20:02:11 · answer #3 · answered by bobo 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe subconsciously you feel guilty in some way for getting involved in their squabble? Fret not, there are times when doing the right thing does not feel so good - and this is one of them.
2006-11-13 20:09:43 · answer #4 · answered by jes_evelyn 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because you were stressed from what you were seeing. This can cause you to have a rush of adrenalin and thus an upset stomach. Very normal to feel that way.
2006-11-13 20:05:30 · answer #5 · answered by Twisted Maggie 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There's no reason to be upset about it hun.You did the right thing. You did save the situation from potentially getting worse. Don't sweat it!
2006-11-13 20:07:10 · answer #6 · answered by akasha2578 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋