This is a personal question but has anyone been raped before???

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RENE H	no i havent, my ex girlfriend was, and im so sorry for you, please get some therapy or something that can help, it is horrible!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jd	Please feel free to email me. Here are some more resources for you. http://www.ibiblio.org/rcip/crisiscenters.html Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sweet_jemise	i almost did... im so sorry, you should talk to someone about it, or join a counseling session... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dani	i have and I do Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

RaeCharles	yes i was and i agree with kc's answer ....many people have not just women but men also..this is a big step right here because sum are a ashamed to ask for help when it comes to bring up the rape Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ThereseRose	I have been date raped and understand what you are going thru. You really do need to seek counseling about this to help you get thru it. Even though some people on this site may have had it happen to them, we are really not qualified to help you psychologically. See a doc asap, okay. I'll be praying for you to get thru this. If you ended up pregnant, do not abort unless it is a medical emergency or you are too young. Give it up for adoption to some good, loving people. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cristanine	You have been traumatized and that is with you for life. There is no cure, but there is something you can do. Post Traumatic Stress is not only for veterans from war, it can be anyone who has witnessed or been involved in a traumatic event. Depression sets in and then denial and then flash back occur from time to time becasue you have to find the solution in your self to understand it completely and know why it happened. When you can understand that and your ready to deal with it professionally then you can do so by taking the first step in controlling these flash backs from re-occuring. Your a beautiful person and always will be. Say that to your self and be serious. Your strong and you need to build up your self esteem again. Selfesteem=mean to have confidence in yourself and thatn means whatever you want to do in your life you can when you put your mind to it. believe in yourself. Get a puppy to take care of and put your energy in that puppy. It will be your friend and will protect you when it gets big. Now you smile today and say to your self "I'm gonna be alright".:):):) Write me anytime okay..peace Al Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mcdane01	You're not alone, but a lot of people don't like to talk about it. Seeing a therapist would be a great idea. It will give you the chance to talk it out with somebody who's really going to listen and can offer you advice on how to cope. Things will get better! That which does not kill us, only makes us stronger! Don't smother yourself in the pain, but grow and become a stronger person from all this. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ms_leo_1969	Yes, but it's not really important to your question. What you're probably suffering from is called PTSD or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. It is normal and it is treatable with counseling and possibly some medications. Look in your local phone book for a licensed social worker, therapist or counselor that specializes in PTSD and/or rape survivors. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

joannaK	I think that if you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you will feel better. Live for him and give him all your pain and he will help. I also think that rape counseling will help and I'm sure you can get it for free. try this website www.rainn.org Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

SpongebobRoundpants	You need to talk to someone. You can begin by calling : Rape, Abuse, Incest, National Network (RAINN) 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673) You are asking a very personal question on an open forum. There could be legal issues associated with some answers. I sympathize with you because I have seen many people on tv talk about their pain regarding rape issues .... Good Luck. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

celestialgal29	Hi there. I am glad that you took a step and asked for help....I know it's not easy. I was raped 18 years ago and left nude in a park after I was beaten and cut up. I found out later that I was pregnant...I didn't know what to do because I was dating someone at the time and didn't know who the bay's father was...I was terrified, ashamed, alone, and just plain freaked out about it all. I chose to keep the child...I didn't know until the child was almost 3 years old (from a DNA test) that she was NOT my boyfriends and I was crushed to say the least!!! I looked at her everyday convincing myself that she looked just like my boyfriend....anyway....I STIll live with nightmares, flashbacks, and fear. She is 17 yrs old now...she looks ALOT like him and I have gone to therapy for MANY yeras to deal with it. It was NOT easy, but I truly believe things happen for a reason, thats there are no coincidences. God doesn't make junk.....remeber that and also remember it was NOT your fault! Good luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

greeneyedfrog87	One of my good friends has had flash backs, once when she was having sex with her boy friend. You may want to concider seeing a professional. They may be able to help with ways to cope, or get rid of flash backs. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jammiemead2002	No, but I had a babysitters husband grab my foot and rub it against his crotch when I was little. I didn't do anything. I was scared. Luckly the babysitter walked in and he quit. Never happened again. Maybe she saw and put a stop to it. I just wonder if he would have done more, what would I have done. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

recovering christian	i have a very opposite problem... i was molested when i was very young and my mind blocked it out. the only reasons i know i was molested are a)mother, other people that were around have told me and b)i have some serious emotional problems including but not limited to having a hard time trusting, getting REALLY emotionally attached once i think i can trust, and severe clincal depression for which i take two prescription drugs. try hypnosis, that way you can deal with your flashbacks in a controlled environment and maybe be hypnotized to "block it out" i'm assuming that if the human mind can do this on its own, then hypnosis would probably have the same effect. oh, and i understand about flashbacks, but they weren't quite as severe, like, reliving car crashes the next whole bunch of times you stop short... stuff like that. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dawn_johnson65	yes, and what you are going thru is normal. It is called post traumatic stress. You need to confide in a friend/family/counselor and I hope you are prosecuting him. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sunshine*	You need talk therapy and this is a question that is very delicate for anyone that has been raped Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

breezy4you17	Hi, it's me the one asking this question. I appreciate ya'll's replies but it's not answering my question. Let me explain. I am asking about flashbacks. I am looking for someone who has them aswell and can help me understand them better. I'm not looking for counsiling, or therepy but to understand something. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

→1 Я3KL3SS BLOOD←	look,i have never been,or been close to getting raped,but i have a very close friend who was.ofcourse the therapy really helped her out.i took therapy classes in high school and i'm taking them now (here in USC ) and i know i sound like a wierdo,but if you want you can e-mail me or something i'll be really glad to help:) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

CC Babydoll	I have not been physically raped, but i have been emotionally raped. switch your thought processes when the flashbacks come, get up and get busy to change your thought process and get your mind off of it. You might need to seek counseling. Tough one...lots of prayer! Good luck and remember it is not your fault. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

hrechica	Call 1 800 656 HOPE...i know it may sound cliche, but talking about it may help, and get some avenues to help you, the flashbacks are not healthy for you. Please, give that number a call. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Backtash123	i have post traumatic stress disorder, but i wasn't raped. i think not talking about it, is the the thing to do if you want to move past it, but i have complex ptsd so i am constantly worried that talking about it will retraumatize me. people with ptsd from one event, might do very well talking about it. You should seek a mental professionals advice on how to treat ptsd versus complex ptsd. The treatment approach is different, and retraumatization has to be considered before moving forward. My guess is that in some situations with ptsd from rape, that forms of talk therapy and exposure therapy work, but with complex ptsd from hostage situations, or combat, that it can actually retraumatize. But im not a professional, so i cannot say much. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

shire_maid	Dear, you need to seek counselling, or at least some sort of group therapy. Just the fact that you are asking leads me to believe that you are feeling isolated, alone, and totally confused. Please talk to someone. Check with any local clinics or hospitals. They should have a list. And no, you don't have to give your name. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

baby_cakesx	hi wel i cnt say whether i was or not i was but 1 nyt i was havin a drink (not a lot) n tht was the last thing i rememba until i woke up at 4 in the mornin with sum1 in bed with me i do hav flashbacks but just block them out tht nighht was awful and will always be remembered i even had 2 hav stitches Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

gentlebreeze	Yes I have and I understand the flashbacks. They are normal. How long has it been since the attack? Did you get treatment? Do you see a theripist?( there are some that specialize in rape) What part confuses you? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jenn	Memories of such things are horrible aren't they? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

princesscat_baby	i feel sorry for u. God helps u. i think the best thing to do to get rid of the flashbacks is for u to get busy as someone said and counseling. and i can't say u are or u r not responsible for what happened bc each case is diff than the other. sometimes girls give wrong signals sometimes it's just being in the wrong place at the wrong time. but i know it's one of the wrost things that can happen to a girl but u should take advantage of it and instead letting it break u it should make u stronger. and life is full of bad things but also full of good things that u must know how to enjoy. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jason	nope not me. Sorry you had to go through one of the most horifying crimes. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

§gorda§	ive been reaaally close but i ran away really fast. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

just me	I did years ago when I was in high-school, I never reported it, like most girls I thought it was my fault. PLEASE report it, and know that it was not your fault. Good Luck. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No