him, right? So if you are mugged twice by one race, how do you avoid having a reaction when you see someone of the same race? Not exactly racism, because the body (or mind) reacts automatically. I live close to many and play a sport with some, but that doesn't prevent me from a fear reaction when I find myself on an elevator with someone of that race. You might say that, unconsciously, my inner mind has stereotyped that race, but how do you cure that condition of your mind? You can't just talk your subconscious into changing, when you react automatically.
2007-10-21 02:06:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Take the initiative and strike up a conversation with someone of that race. Maybe even make a friend of someone that you might normally have that reaction to. You'll find that there are good and bad people of every race, gender, religion and walk of life. Just go find one of the good ones.
2007-10-21 02:29:48 · answer #1 · answered by OhKatie! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What your experiencing is Hyper-vigilance due to Post Traumatic Stress. You need professional help to over come Post Traumatic Stress. This condition can lead to permanent mental problems. This is not a racist behavior or attitude and you are not at fault-just in need of therapy.
2007-10-21 02:39:53 · answer #2 · answered by PrivacyNowPlease! 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mugs YOU??? There aren't police stations in your town or state??? If you have his appearance so memorized than you will be able to pick him out of a line-up, right???
2007-10-21 03:08:43 · answer #3 · answered by sliverofmoon2000 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Believe me, I understand
2007-10-21 02:14:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go and confront your fear by befriending someone of a different race. Dunno where to go though.
2007-10-21 02:17:17 · answer #5 · answered by kingdoms_united_2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋