I am no longer afraid of that man -- I am just afraid it will happen again....I look at everyone - men mainly as potential attackers - I am always jumpy and paranoid that it will happen to me again -- I have intense fear about it -- I can't be home alone I just freak out. Does anyone else go through this -- what did you do to help it -- I am seeing a doctor about it on Thursday....should I go on meds?
Please be respectful….
thanks
2006-12-16 09:23:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I agree with the rest not to medicate only at the last resort. Having a dependency to deal with later isn't worth it. It seems like a quick solution but there is life without it. Did you receive counselling for the ordeal or had someone to talk to professionally? Spiritual help also counts. Talk this out, keep away from meds.
2006-12-16 09:44:21 · answer #1 · answered by Craiova 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rape crisis centers will counsel you, and it doesn't matter if the rape happened recently or a long time ago. You can find a center through www.rainn.org or your phone book. You can also call them 24 hours a day at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), and they have online counseling, too. The counselors are trained to help, and they've dealt with other survivors a lot, so they know what you're going through.
I wish you luck!
2006-12-16 10:18:18 · answer #2 · answered by Katherine W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
medication is not the answer to an emotionally horrible situation. instead,ask the doctor how to trust men around you and to learn to be alone again so you can trust that you can protect yourself. six years since it happened is a long time to still be in fear which is not good because there are nice men out there and you'll miss on a wonderful guy who will love and respect you . Be in control of your own life again.
2006-12-16 09:40:53 · answer #3 · answered by christina p 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been raped at least three to four times, molested twice and gang banged once through out my life(not my choice). It took some time for me to get over it, but the best thing that worked for me was I told my self it was not my fault. Those people made that choice to do that to me. They could've chosen something else to do.
Please do see the psychiatrist it may help as well.
Above all don't blame yourself for that man's choice. IT WAS NOT YOUR FAULT.
2006-12-16 10:15:35 · answer #4 · answered by Laela (Layla) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
meds will not necessarily help you. theres a great treatment out there called emotional freedom technique, with involves acupressure while thinking of your fear. It can save emotional lives. Ask your doctor.
2006-12-16 09:28:21 · answer #5 · answered by the Bruja is back 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have my deep sympathy.
i think you need to see a psychiatrist to resolve this annoying problem. by the way- i know it sounds strange- did you try some spiritual help from religious person?
2006-12-16 09:35:09 · answer #6 · answered by late appointment 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋