RAPE : DEFINITION OF RAPE

Rape is defined as a form of assault, violently forcing a person to have sexual intercourse. Men and women can both be victims of rape. Rape can happen in a marriage to, as a relationship doesn’t automatically give consent for sexual activities.

CONSEQUENCES OF RAPE

Rape can leave serious emotional and psychological scars behind in the victim. Some of the most common ones are negative self-image, fears, suicide attempts, mysophobia, eating disorders, addictions and guilt feelings.

BACH FLOWER ESSENCES HELP TO DEAL WITH THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS

· Negative self-image

The feeling of self-worth can get seriously damaged resulting unjustly in a very negative self-image of the victim. Bach Flower Essences will help to positively adjust this self-image so the feeling of self-worth returns.

· Guilt feelings

It might sound strange but lots of raped women feel guilty about the rape. They think they have provoked it through their behaviour or clothing they wear. Flower essences will reduce this self-blame and will help put things in the right perspective.

· Feeling filthy and dirty

Rape is a traumatic experience, which leaves the victim feeling filthy and dirty. They feel dirty, filthy, contaminated. This can lead to compulsive behaviour of wanting to wash themselves and clean the whole time. They can develop mysophobia and don’t want anyone toughing them. Even shaking someone’s hand is dirty to them. Bach Flower Essences can take this feeling of impurity away so the person feels good about himself or herself again.

· Fears

Often victims of rape will suffer from fears. This is expressed through nervousness, concentration problems and nightmares. They can suddenly have an anxiety attack without any real reason for it. Flower essences have the ability to bring peace of mind, therefore feeling less anxious and go through live with more confidence.

· Thoughts of suicide

Someone who experienced rape can go through a very emotionally difficult period. They have a sense of low self-worth, are depressed and much rather leave society behind. Suicide thoughts and suicide attempts are very common among victims of rape. Bach Flower Essences help ban these thoughts and regain self-control again.

BACH FLOWER ESSENCES COMBINATION N° 80 “RAPE”

Bach Flower Essences combination n° 80 helps to:
· Take the feeling of impurity and feeling filthy away.
· Block out suicide thoughts.
· Overcome fears.
· Take away the feelings of guilt.
· Give back the feeling of self-worth.
· Trust life and people again and regain confidence.