Re: Help and advice needed
hi
i really think you should talk to someone face to face about this.it sounds like you have had a terrifying experience,and that things in normal life are triggering memories.maybe you need to explore the event with someone safe and kind.whatever you do,you need to acknowledge that this event has caused you much pain.i have suffered violent attacks and sexual abuse as a boy and i know how these things can leave a person.you may find certain things are increased as a result,such as hearing sensitivity,which makes sense as a human being as you are 'scanning' for danger.its odd but the very things that are there to help us with danger,can become disordered anxiety.
i wish you much peace and love and hope you can recover soon
ade x
Re: Help and advice needed
Hi Sheep,
Firstly what a horrible experience, but you have to look at it like this wrong place wrong time, dont let that person have the better of you, that's what your doing really.. Think STFU i am going to keep walking etc. Perhaps you could carry one of them keychain alarm things goodluck OZ :bighug1:
Re: Help and advice needed
Hi
What a horrible experience, no wonder you are afraid.
I would definitely say go and see your doctor to see what support they can offer you, hopefully loads.
You probably need some help to get you back on the straight and narrow, otherwise it might eat you up and aggrevate the situation even more.
Counselling might be a good option, it is good to talk to someone about your reactions, which sound perfectly normal.
I hope you get help and that you are able to overcome this all.
BEST OF LUCK
Re: Help and advice needed
Hi Sheep,
I really think you should have a word with your doctor about how you are feeling and the experiences that you are enduring there are other things that can help other than medication. Counselling would definately be an avenue that would be worth exploring.
Getting a personal alarm as Oz suggested might even make you feel more empowered while out and about, I purchased one to help with my panic attacks and it did make me feel a little safer.
Lynnann