I got raped in the beginning of September. I just want to forget about it and get on with my sex life (and regular life). Is there anything I can do to get rid of the negative connotations with sex? :/
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I think that the most sensible thing that you can do is to talk to someone about it. Have you considered therapy? This may help in your circumstances. Alternatively, you may even want to consider hypnosis or meditation. This may help clear your mind a bit. Dont be too hard on yourself. What happened wasnt your fault and it will take time to heal.
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You experienced a traumatic episode roughly a month ago. I don't think forgetting about it would be a good idea, but rather to heal from this painful experience. It would probably be of good interest for you to seek out a professional therapist. They will help you come up with exercises for your course of healing. Therapists often give their cliets the tools to make it through times of distress. If you don't like the first one you go to, be prepared to seek out someone else until you find someone who meets your needs. Are you open to the idea of medication? A professional may help you decide whether or not a temporary anti-anxiety medication would benefit your circumstances. There are many places that will offer free or reduced price psychotherapy to people who were victims of a crime. If your partner is eager to get things going again, remind them that you need time to take care of yourself. I'm sure they will be willing to wait.
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Personally I doubt the existence of a pill for a psychological issue such as rape. Therapy, yes. While you can't erase the past you can adjust how you view the past. Therapy helps with that.
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It would be good to see a counselor but the most important thing to do is bring that scumbag to justice. Press charges. Prevent him from ever raping again. I know you just want to forget about it, and taking it to trial and reliving it might not help in the short-term, but once he's in jail it will provide some piece of mind.
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I am in exactly the same position, I actually contacted a Sexual Abuse Adviser though the police station. (A friend advised me) She went though all my options without actually having to talk about it. It was very helpful and she gave me details on how court proceedures work (if I decided that) and places i could contact regarding counselling etc. It was extremely helpful just to understand where you stand and what you can do?? I would suggest it as a starting point for help. As for forgetting and moving on, as soon as I know how to, i will let you know!!! As for trying to forget it doesn't work, you can push it too the back of your mind and then months later, the memories will come back and haunt you. Honestly the best way is to confront it. I hope this helps for you
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