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Questions on reporting sexual assault

The-red-centaurSenior Contributor13 Dec 2017, 5:56 pm AEDT

Questions on reporting sexual assault

So... I was sexually assaulted in the psych ward last year. I never reported it though. But now I've been thinking I should. It's terrifying me but after talking to my psychologist today I think it's something I should do.
But I have questions if I decide to go down that path.

I don't actually remember the date. I spent a lot of time in the psych ward I don't remember which admission it happened. I also don't remember all the details. Will this impact the report.
I was also having a psychotic break down at the time so I don't know if anyone would believe me.
I also don't know if it's even worth reporting. I froze and let it happen.
And who do I even go to if I report it.

Anyway this shit is doing my head in and causing flashbacks. I don't know how to deal with it.

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gymgirl240Senior Contributor11 Jan 2018, 12:05 pm AEDT

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@Former-Memberthank you and i have tried to have music playing and that kinda helps but its just my mind playing the incident over and over again

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor02 Feb 2018, 11:05 pm AEDT

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I came face to face with my abuser today, he came to my home visiting another person. I can't get it out of my head. I want to **** him. I keep seeing the assault round and round in my head, I can't sleep. Why is this happening

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Zoe7Senior Contributor02 Feb 2018, 11:11 pm AEDT

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That is so tough to deal with @The-red-centaur.

It is not surprising you are feeling this way - that is super distressing for you to go through - and to be having it go round and round in your head tonight - it is no wonder you can't sleep.

Talk here is you need to.

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor02 Feb 2018, 11:17 pm AEDT

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I'm also angry at the staff where I live, they know about the incident, they are either meant to deny him entry or tell me when he's there so I can lock myself in my room.
@Zoe7 I feel so lost. Flashbacks suck. I've been so unwell lately, I really don't need this. I want him dead or in jail or no where me ever again.

I haven't had the capacity to go to the police yet, I had planned to go today but other stuff got in the way and now I'm in a short term program for my mh. I just want this stuff to go away.

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Zoe7Senior Contributor02 Feb 2018, 11:24 pm AEDT

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You have every right to be angry at the staff there @The-red-centaur - that is NOT acceptable - it puts you in a very difficult position and one that you should not be placed in That seems to me like a distinct lack of duty of care and that needs to be addressed by management ASAP!

Flashbacks more than suck @The-red-centaur they aredebilitating at times - I get it

You will go to the police when you are able to - don't stress about that tonight - tonight is about looking after yourself. What can you do tonight to try to divert your attention from your thoughts?

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor08 Feb 2018, 11:05 am AEDT

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I'm going to the police today.

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Unknown userMember08 Feb 2018, 11:39 am AEDT

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Hello @The-red-centaur

That sounds good, certainly not easy to do though. We are here for you for extra support okay, good on you.

How are you feeling about doing that today?

Lunar

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor08 Feb 2018, 12:55 pm AEDT

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@Former-Member I did it and it went OK. It brought up a lot of stuff so I called 1800 respect.

I'm proud of myself.

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Unknown userMember08 Feb 2018, 3:06 pm AEDT

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Well done @The-red-centaur you should be very proud, that is such a terribly hard thing to have had to do

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gymgirl240Senior Contributor13 Feb 2018, 5:40 pm AEDT

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hey everyone

im still dealing with my trama but am slowly getting there i can know drive past the resturant and not feel sick or scared i just want my revenge and still having some sleepless nights but i have a really close friend who is always there for me at night when i just cannot sleep. he calls me up and talks on the phone till i fall asleep

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