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What to do if you have a fear of being abducted
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Being kidnapped is a valid and understandable concern, but it's not very healthy to shoulder a constant fear of it. In this article, we've laid out the facts to help ease your worries, while also providing tips to help come up with a safety plan and stay calm. If you think your kidnapping phobia could be related to something more serious, scroll to the end of the article to decide if it's time to see a professional.
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Tips
- Imagine your fear is a huge rock. When you feel better and boost in your confidence, you chip away at the rock of fear. Soon, your confidence will grow stronger.Thanks
- Practice martial arts and self-defense techniques, in case someone does try to kidnap you. This can be confidence-building. Also, remember to be aware of your surroundings.Thanks
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- Imagine you are walking down some stairs. At the end of the stairs is a door. Open the door and you will find a box. Go to the box and open it. Inside you'll find a round orb with your fear inside. Smash the orb and imagine you are smashing your fears.
- If you are a child and you're alone and feeling unsafe, try to stay close to a family with children that looks safe. It will make you feel less afraid.
- I took karate and self defense classes. Those classes helped me build my confidence and feel less afraid of being kidnapped or attacked.
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Warnings
- Don't watch "kidnapping/stalker/rape" videos on YouTube. These stories are usually made up, with amateur actors and actresses. They will only feed your fear, not help you feel better.Thanks
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- "I'm happy to know that I'm prepared and ready for a kidnapper. I worry about this way too much and I'm not an adult yet but just knowing that I'm safe and I'm surrounded by kind people, I'm no longer afraid!" ..." more
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