I am about to have a panic attack thinking about this...but I want to call the Sexual Assualt Crisis Center. but I don't even know what to say...It happened 10 years ago and I don't want them to think I am stupid for calling now...what do I say when I call them...please help, I really think I am going to have a panic attack. Thanks in advance!
2007-05-14 05:23:38 · 12 answers · asked by ♥Jara-Lee♥ 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
First, calm down. It sounds like you really need to talk to someone about this and whether it happend 10 years or 10 minutes ago doesn't matter. They will not think you are stupid for calling. Just tell then you really need to talk to someone becasue this happend 10 years ago, but it is causing you sever anxiety now. They will help you or get you in touch with someone that can.
Good Luck
2007-05-14 05:28:21 · answer #1 · answered by threeboysmamma 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Jara- You might be suffering from PTSD.
Sexual Assault is very traumatic.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops after a terrifying ordeal that involved physical harm or the threat of physical harm. The person who develops PTSD may have been the one who was harmed, the harm may have happened to a loved one, or the person may have witnessed a harmful event that happened to loved ones or strangers.
There are many different responses to crisis. Most survivors have intense feelings after a traumatic event but recover from the trauma; others have more difficulty recovering — especially those who have had previous traumatic experiences, who are faced with ongoing stress, or who lack support from friends and family — and will need additional help.
Please make the call. Believe me they don't care when it happened. How it is effecting you is the most important thing.
My best wishes to you.
2007-05-14 05:40:57 · answer #2 · answered by ♥ G ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once you get the first sentence out, you will flow into the rest. They are there to help you and will be kind and understanding. Begin just like you did here, "It happened 10 years ago..."
Don't feel inadequate because of what happened. This process you are about to embark upon will give you plenty of strength to move along with a wonderful life. I applaud you for speaking up. Too many women allow the perpetrator to go free to only do this to others. You are saving not only yourself from this torment but others too.
Be strong and best wishes.
2007-05-14 05:30:11 · answer #3 · answered by mim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are nt going to think you are stupid for calling now. They are a resource for vicitms of sexual assault and will do everything they can to help.
You can also consider calling a mental health center or a therapist/counselor specializing in treatment of trauma (PTSD).
The folks at the crisis center will likely refer you to someone else for ongoing services.
Bottom line: It matters less who you call. It mainly matters that you call someone.
2007-05-14 06:07:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They won't think anything of you but that your smart for calling. Take a few deep breaths before you call, and let them know you need help on a situation that happened years ago, and that it's just recently caught up with you. They'll give you all the help you need. . . . Good luck and stay strong.
2007-05-14 05:29:02 · answer #5 · answered by jessie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Damn, nurse! That's kinda harsh & rude.
Jara, it's gonna be OK. I don't think they'll view you as stupid, ESPECIALLY if you're suffering PTSD. Be honest with how you feel. That's the only way they can help you & understand your situation. Call 1 (800) 448-3000. They were always helpful to me.
2007-05-14 05:30:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hunny its never to late to tell someone!!!! tell them something happend ten years ago and just go from there with whatever you feel comfortable with saying. They wont push you.......just try and breath when you talk and take your time. they will be patient! I hope it works out for you. Your very brave for even coming out with it. Some women never tell anyone and they never get justice! Thank You for being a brave women!
2007-05-14 05:29:22 · answer #7 · answered by Alicia G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
say: "I know this happened a long time ago, but" then tell the truth - that is always the best thing to do. Good luck. You will be fine.
2007-05-14 05:27:25 · answer #8 · answered by chatting 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't want them to think what you obviously think yourself? Grow up, we all make mistakes, and if anyone understands that it would be the people in a Crisis center.
Make the call and see what they can do to help you.
2007-05-14 05:26:28 · answer #9 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
go to rainn.org, 1800 656 hope
2007-05-14 14:55:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋