2007-03-18 06:49:07 · 13 answers · asked by Dreamy 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I am afraid you can't. Once you have been raped you do not feel the same at all.
2007-03-18 07:28:12 · answer #1 · answered by soar_2307 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on the person and how severe it was.Some or many are Date Rapes especially if one or both of you were high and or drunk in some way. You might have originally thought about it and than changed your mind when they hadn't.There are different levels of rape. Some might never be as allowing in any relationship or situation after it. This might be a normal reaction to being raped too. I would say it would seem unlikely they would act as normal if that's the right word.
2007-03-18 14:05:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Depends on the person who was raped. There are many variables in a situation like that. It's a horrific thing to have to deal with and I guarantee that you would need counselling to work through the trauma of it all. Some people I know who were raped very young are normal as normal gets but one lady I know was gang raped and she is far from normal. So I'm sorry I can't give you a definite answer to your question.
2007-03-18 14:03:56 · answer #3 · answered by elanabutcher 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
There is no one answer for everyone. There is, also, no measure for any individuals experiences.
Wirlwind_123 said it well.
It is, also, important to make the distinction between moving on from an event and suppressing an event. Suppressing is a natural response but it can have detrimental effects; a suppressed experience lingers and festers and never properly heals. Counseling and group therapy both help to work out the pain over time. Remember that you are not alone. Close friends and a healthy relationship can help too, but something like rape can make having a "normal" relationship tough at first.
2007-03-18 14:22:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
It is possible to act normal after you have gotten some post rape therapy. This applies to everybody alike and I do believe that there should be some places to give some therapy for free. Check it out.
2007-03-18 14:34:10 · answer #5 · answered by conde_c_b 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Normal for you yes.
You will never forget being raped but your life can move on and you can be healthy.
An act, or even a series of acts of violence can alter the way you see the world and yourself so it is up to you to recognize the way it has affected you and learn to accept what happened and have a good life in spite of it. Also do what is necessary to not repeat it or allow it to happen to you again.
If you are under age and it is happening in your home or with a family member get help immediatly. Call 911.
2007-03-18 14:15:35 · answer #6 · answered by universatile love 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Yes, it is possible. It's called letting go and moving on. Some people can do it, some people can't. I handled it by treating it as any other negative event that happened in my life. One must learn to not constantly think about it and not connect it to others events and objects i.e. wearing a certain sweater or it happened in july.
As I said, not everyone can do it but Cognitive therepy helps a lot.
2007-03-18 14:01:49 · answer #7 · answered by whirlwind_123 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋
it is very possible to act normal. however, you will never be the same. unfortunately you will carry a certain amount of fear and distrust with you for the rest of your life. it's how you cope with this that will determine the quality of life you live. remember that you are a victim and you did nothing wrong. you must tell yourself that you are a good person but there are bad people in this world. it's o.k. to fear others and not trust everyone, but you must not let that effect your relationships with the ones you love.
2007-03-18 14:05:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anthony T 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I think if a person completely severs any connections with her/his previous life and starts absolutely clean new life (maybe in a new country) then she\he can completely wipe out the traumatic experience - it can disappear like a bad dream.
at least theoretically ....
2007-03-18 13:56:49 · answer #9 · answered by Leopold 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Yes.
2007-03-18 14:02:30 · answer #10 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋