Last night I was assaulted by an acquaintence. It was very scary and shocking. Everything feels unreal. Is this normal?
2007-02-20 08:08:00 · 9 answers · asked by leanne_13212000 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
yes..I guess..did ya report your attack to the police..
2007-02-20 08:10:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, most attacks, rapes, murders and such occur by an acquaintance of the victim. If you fail to report this then this person will go on doing the same thing if not worse to others if not you. I recommend you seriously consider taking a good self defense course for starters and then making it a habit to practice self defense. Arming yourself is another option but I highly recommend you only do so by being trained. This hardly means you have to carry a gun as there are a host of good weapons available including many commonly carried items. Always remember that anything can be used as a weapon. I'm ex-special forces so that goes without saying.
Pens, pencils, keys. Make for very painful weapons if used properly.
There are two principles in battle. Speed and surprise. If you are constantly aware of your surroundings and remain vigilant of them then you are less likely to be victimized.
There are all kinds of neat little gadgets you can carry too. I recommend always having a great flashlight especially if you're going to be out at night. They make some small ones that are powerful enough to blind someone temporarily which give you time to either put up a fight or hurt them bad enough that they can't keep up with you.
Alarms are good too. Something ear piercing that attracts attention. This usually causes them to run.
The main thing is to prepare yourself for the unexpected. A good self defense course is only a start. You don't have to become the next John Claude Van Damme or whoever but you should make an effort to stay physically fit and be ready for a fight.
In my experience, military and otherwise, most people will back down if they perceive that you are committed to fighting. Hope this helps. Best of wishes.
2007-02-20 16:35:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen being a victim is wrong u were violated and so was your space therefore u have 2 tell some one.......like a teacher, Dr., school counselor and /or better yet u should say something 2 your parents.I know they will help u but i know someone who was attacked by her dad and her boyfriend shot the man when he was seen attacking her and he was in jail for a long time.So please get some help and some counseling. It's wise 2 tell someone like your parents cause if u tell someone and they take matters into there own hands it can cause them 2 go 2 jail so please seek physical and physiological help. I also know someone whose sister was attacked and she never sought out any help not her parents and/or a therapist and shes messed up real bad from it.Sometimes those kinds of incidents effect our adult lives and adult relations w/other people.So i strongly urge u to get some help of all kinds...........OK.
2007-02-20 16:31:01 · answer #3 · answered by thelilsxysmoothone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its normal, but you do need to report it to the police,get checked by a Dr. and Not Feel Guilty at any time. You are the victim and can over come that fact with help of friends, family and others who are able to work with you.
2007-02-20 16:45:55 · answer #4 · answered by stbill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do understand the it is had to believe what had happened to you. as once my closest cousin and i, with some friends, got attacted by a gang. it was freaky, like i couln't believe it as well until i felt a bit dizzy, and shaky that i realized my cuz could have gotten hurt real bad or worse killed if i wasn't there. that is a memory i will not ever forget. tho, it's best to talk it out with someone unitl you feel ready about things...more prepared now.
2007-02-20 16:14:03 · answer #5 · answered by beautywarrior_5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When something major happens in someones life they always feel different, because you're questioning a lot of things. But things will start to feel normal again when everything calms down. I hope you feel better soon.
2007-02-20 16:14:04 · answer #6 · answered by Saintschamp10 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to be around family, and friends right now. even if they are in a separate room. don't be alone. you will get through this disaster in your life. and when you do, start going to self defense classes, and counseling because this is going to throw you into depression.
2007-02-20 16:21:37 · answer #7 · answered by lidakamo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well bad things happen to people everyday but if you know Jesus as you saviour and have a relationship with Him then He can take away your hurt email me if you have questions about Jesus :) oh yea email address is paulmary7@yahoo.com
2007-02-20 16:18:20 · answer #8 · answered by paulmary7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is normal and you need to report what happened to you to the proper authorities so that it doesn't happen again or to anyone else.
2007-02-20 16:16:58 · answer #9 · answered by anna s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋