It is not easy to decide what to do in the face of an attack by a criminal, this is usually a surprising situation and it is not clear how to act, this is precisely one of the tools that criminals use to commit their crimes: the wow factor. They act quickly and generally don’t give you time to analyze the situation and choose the best way to act.
They also act aggressively from the outing, not only attack, but also attack with violent words and threats to their integrity, they know that it is the best way to destroy their emotional resources if they try to react to the attack.
- What’s the best way to react? Unless you are very good at martial arts or any other technique of self-defense.
- It is best to understand that.
- In the face of aggression.
- You are not able to do much.
- Let alone if it is an armed attack.
- As is usual.
- It happens in cases of street robberies.
Whatever the circumstances, you’ll have more chances to get around it if you stay calm, remember that the person who attacks you has put a big adrenaline rush at stake, so your peace of mind will help keep the situation under control. you will not fall into despair and you will not go far enough to commit stupidity. Your primary goal should be to preserve your life and avoid damage. As offensive or abusive as the offender is, you have no reason to react. , you may be exposed to a situation that you will no longer be able to avoid.
If it puts you under a gun, there’s nothing to do. Obey your orders one by one without a doubt. Give him your things without offering him resistance. Don’t talk to him. He adopts the attitude of an “invisible human being”: no reactions, without saying anything, almost without presence. Don’t do anything he hasn’t asked you to do and make it clear with your attitude that you’re ready to cooperate This will lessen the bandit’s aggression.
Try to capture as much information as possible. But be careful, if you look the criminal in the eye, he will probably be mad at you, so be carefully try to capture the traces of your face, your hands, etc. , watch the tone of his voice, especially if he has a particular accent, try to identify which region can come from and other peculiarities, look at his clothes and get a general idea of him : height, age, ethnicity, etc. All this data will be very valuable by the time you go to the police station to record an event.
Once the assault is complete, seek help right away, contact someone you trust and ask them to accompany you to the nearest police station to report what happened, it is important that you do so immediately, as the memory of the aggression is fresh in your memory. and it will help you explain better and in more detail how it all happened.
Depending on how you are and the conditions of aggression, you may need psychological help, this type of event is one of the main causes of trauma, which can frighten us when walking back on the street, activating unconscious fears that can cause anxiety, sleep disturbances. , irritability, among others.
Take the time to forget this awkward experience. Don’t blame or cry for what happened. You will be able to buy all the items you lost, regardless of their price. The most important thing is that you came out alive and were able to avoid further damage, you can be sure that he has acted smartly and that he has managed to overcome this difficult situation.
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