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whalefromtarget
whalefromtarget

Last year I was sexually assaulted, and for weeks after my house kept getting broken into by the same person.


I moved far from there and have 2 very protective German Shepherds, but I keep getting the feeling I'm being watched or like someone's in my house. I know no one can make any sound without my dogs barking or alerting me, but that feeling just won't go away. 


I'm constantly paranoid someone's in my house and it gets to the point where I can't leave the room I'm in unless I'm holding onto my dog. Sometimes I'll break down in a panic attack, no matter how many times I check every room and reassure myself there's no one here.


Has anyone else expierenced/dealt with this? Any tips on how to get rid of these feelings?

A_Whole_New_Me_2017
A_Whole_New_Me_2017
I was raped in 2015 and 2016 3 times in total.... first was a 46 year old man and the second guy was around the same age.
I have recently moved into a new apartment... I experience the same things and more and rarely sleep.

I'm here if you need someone to talk to. I care about you and am willing to listen without judgment.
Feel free to message me at anytime ♡♡♡
peterthegreat
peterthegreat
Take martial arts, self defense classes. Buy a weapon. Check the self defense laws. Check if you can kill or hurt the break in guys. Learn how to prevent break in. There are a lot self defense videos on Youtube.
peterthegreat
peterthegreat
You can find videos about your worrys too on Youtube. But I think you should see a psychologist.
peterthegreat
peterthegreat
Move to apartments. They have to press numbers or talk to you before they come in. Some apartements have securities.
whalefromtarget
whalefromtarget
Unfortunately no proper apartment buildings will take me because of my dogs, I live in a six-plex in the country.
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