Well me and some buddies got robbed outside of a local store...Ever since i'm kind of afraid to do some things. Went out with some friends today, and i was afraid i'd run into the guys again or something. Cause last time they threatened us with weapons. I've already filed a police report and so on, but they never catch people on these sort of things. So is it normal to be afraid still? This all happened about 2 weeks ago. I haven't gone to the store since, and im quite afraid of being alone in public. Is there anything I can do?
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Afraid?
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It's perfectly normal to be concerned like you are after an event like that. When possible you should try to avoid being in that area while it's dark, and try to be around someone if you do. Don't let something like this dominate your life too much. You might want to do something to make yourself feel more secure, maybe get a cellphone if you don't have one, or take a self defence class.I'm really sorry to hear of your experience, hope you manage to overcome it.
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Joe made some great specific suggestions.Just keep in mind that you experienced a sort of trauma that doesn't go away the next day. Getting comfortable with things as they were may take a while. If it gets to the point where you think it is taking too long or it is interfering with your life, you might think about seeing a counselor. However, at this point, I think your fears and thoughts are completely normal. Joe's suggestions will help you feel safer.
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hey bro whats up? heres my 2 cents, ive lived in the i guess u can say "ghetto" most of my life, here are a few suggestions.if they stold your money, do what i do, i keep my money in my socks, statistically people that get robbed are usually left with there socks, which means that your socks are like your safes that u keep your money in....if they stole like your shoes, cloths, or jewelry, theres nothing that u really can about that except wear in expensive shoes and try to leave ur jewelry for special occasions...and if they decide to resort to violence, turn in your pockets (off your wallet but plead for them to leave u the wallet, say it was a gift from your passed away family member, but do offer the money that is in the wallet (thats were keeping your big bills in your socks come in handy ;-).....)i wouldint recommend taking self defense classes and then trying to use it against them, personally i think a glock or ak could beat tae kwon do, or karate, welll thats just some things ive learned. sometimes being nice is the best thing to be, and dont be afraid to be a pussy.
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Not sure why you say not to take a self-defense class. Personally I thought that was a brilliant idea from Joe.Point of self-defense is not to go out with the intent of fighting people but instead DEFEND yourself. If push comes to shove it's nice to know what to do. I took Taw Kwon Do for a few years and it's saved my butt a few times.To the OP, I am sorry to hear about your situation, that's really rough. My suggestions are to always go with a group of people, and watch where you go when it's dark outside. The feelings you are having are normal, and eventually will subside with time. I hope everything works out for you.
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i think he should take a self defense class, cause if the people trying to rob him arent equipped with guns and/or knives he will have an advantage, but what im saying is, do you think your black belt is bullet proof? cause i dont, and if they do use a weapon, the best thing to do is to just offer them what u have, but dont offer them anything that isint apparent to them (which is where my whole money in socks idea comes in handy, that technique has saved me thousands of dollars) and is very useful, just offer them things you are willing to give up.
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I agree that a black belt is not bullet proof. I agree that if they are asking for you r money (or whatever) to give it to them because the chance are they'll leave once they get what they desire.I am just saying if push comes to shove, you'll be better equipped.