Is it normal to be afraid to take a walk by myself?

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I'm a young girl and I want to lose weight and stay healthy. I want to do this be taking daily walks because I LOVE taking walks. But I rarely do because I am too afraid. I always think I will get murdered,raped,kidnapped etc. I can't walk with anyone because my friends aren't gonna drive to my house EVERYDAY and take long walks with me. I don't have a dog I can walk either. Is it normal to feel this way?

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  • rayst
    12 years ago

    Damn, you must be american to be that much paranoid

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    • Larrazo
      12 years ago

      Yes I am American rayst lol. And I do bring a sharp pocket knife with me but I still fear it may not be enough.

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  • Snowdog
    11 years ago

    No, you need a therapy. Talk to psychologists. You are paranoiac. You need to fix this problem, or it will limit your life with fears.

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  • shade_ilmaendu
    12 years ago

    If you need to defend yourself, hold the knife flat up your wrist, blade facing out, hidden. Make it look like you're throwing a punch then swing the blade out. And the person who bothered you won't be doing so again. :)

    Haha, sorry if that sounded brutal, it's a tip a friend passed on to me. I too am a girl who gets scared to walk... I don't like to fight but I'm prepared if I have to.

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  • honeybeee
    12 years ago

    Hahahaha I agree with cherrymassicre he made me laugh:)

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  • CherryMassacre
    12 years ago

    K here's what you do . Take a manikan an put it on wheels and you can walk with it

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  • Geneva5
    12 years ago

    Just go for a walk - maybe take a knife ?

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    yeah, bringing a dog really helps your nerves. its clinically proven! also, you could jog with your bf like i do.

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    Yeah its normal im a guy and i dont like walking alone. sorry but the only advice i can give you is learn to use a knife and use it. or get a boyfriend who lives near you.

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  • dappled
    12 years ago

    Have you considered learning a defensive martial art? It's another way to keep fit but also give you the confidence and ability to deal with unsolicited attention, so you can walk in peace.

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  • PoisonFlowers
    12 years ago

    Yes. I've noticed that being female can make you nervous about things like this. When you're a lone male walking about, no-one seems to notice you, but if you're a female, you tend to garner more attention. Then there are the news stories and so on...who wouldn't be a bit 'noid?

    That's why I'm glad to have a dog. However, I do take walks by myself sometimes - you just have to keep your wits about you.

    Maybe you could take up a job as a dog walker for other people's pets?

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  • ygrowup
    12 years ago

    There has to be a great guy that would love to take walks with you and more!

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