FAQs

6. Am I going mad/am I normal?

When someone has been raped or sexually abused they can experience nightmares, flashbacks, intrusive memories and high levels of fear and distress. Counselling helps people become aware that these feelings are a normal reaction to the abnormal events they have experienced.

Here in the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre we look at what resources and support people have in their lives and help them manage their feelings and move beyond their past experiences.

If you are worried about any of these feelings, please ring us on our 24-hour confidential helpline.