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Originally Posted by Só leigheas
I'm pretty young so I don't know how much I can really help here. I can tell you that I deal with my own childhood traumas and now, being an adult, I'm still on high alert. I had some things happen when I was a child and then as a teenager I was assaulted (somewhat similar) to your experience several times. I'm very paranoid as a result. In my job, people aren't always so happy with me and think it's a good idea to threaten or take a swing at me. If I weren't paranoid I'm pretty sure something would've happened by now. I just hope that with enough therapy you'll be able to go out and enjoy yourself rather than looking over your shoulder. And be careful not to push yourself too far too fast, it could end up making things worse. Just take it slow and have patience (a lot easier said than done for me). Good luck.
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Hi leigheas,
I'm glad you've commented! You've added a lot!
I am sorry for your traumas.
I do think it's possible for people to deal with their own traumas sometimes. There are no guarantees that any therapy approach will help. That said, many do find some approaches somewhat helpful. It's very individualized.
I am not sure I could take people taking a swing at me.
I might just avoid the swing if possible. However, in the past, if I saw the swing coming, or saw a quick aggressive movement intended to harm me, I was very likely to do something a bit more aggressive than to avoid the swing. Nothing "bad," yet self-protective.
In fact, in the assault situation, my assailant ran. I got up from the ground and ran after him. He was headed for the crowds in the nearby marketplace and I wanted to keep him in sight so the police could locate him. it all worked out. They met me at the market place and I directed them to the guy.
Thanks for your healing wishes.
I hope you heal, as well.
WC