HELP Have you all ever dealt with stalkers while walking /excercising ?
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GlorianasTears
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What do you do to stay safe ?. I'm naturally overly friendly so I don't know what to do to get people to not bother me. Like just yesterday I walked to a store and this man in a truck was waiting for me to come out the store even though I told him I was excercising and I didn't need a ride. It makes me very uncomfortable all I want to do is burn calories not be bothered and followed by people 
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Stabby stabby. This is what knives are for. Easily concealed, too.4
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SabotageinStilettos wrote: »I stay indoors at all times. In fact, I rarely get out of bed. Just staying safe!
Just wait until the next asteroid comes in ...1 -
_barefoot_ wrote: »Put headphones on so you don't have to worry about talking to anyone .
That doesn't work.. speaking from experience, that just seems to give them license to follow you around even more because they are under the misguided notion that you can't hear them or see them in your peripheral vision. :S4 -
MeeseeksAndDestroy wrote: »I carry pepper spray. I've been followed on foot and by car. If someone even tries to talk to me I just point to my ear buds. I don't even always play music.
Oh pointing to your headphones is smart... it feels kinda rude tho but oh well.1 -
SabotageinStilettos wrote: »I stay indoors at all times. In fact, I rarely get out of bed. Just staying safe!
Lol what0 -
You mentioned you're friendly, well then you need to be a little unfriendly to those that are making you feel uncomfortable. Hurt their feelings because apparently they have no problem hurting yours! If someone is making you feel VERY uncomfortable to the point you feel your life is in danger. Lower your voice, look them in the eye and say: No thank you, please leave me alone; I don't have time; No!! Even begin to jog away and, of course, carry pepper spray or a stun gun baton. I have them both and it's awesome! Good luck and be safe!1
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GlorianasTears wrote: »MeeseeksAndDestroy wrote: »I carry pepper spray. I've been followed on foot and by car. If someone even tries to talk to me I just point to my ear buds. I don't even always play music.
Oh pointing to your headphones is smart... it feels kinda rude tho but oh well.
True, best not to be rude to your stalker.2 -
I primarily walk late into the evening...I carry pepper spray, a "dont F with me" posture, wear a lighted vest, and I walk in residential areas so I would not have far to run to save myself or get assistance for the perp after I kick their ars. But seriously, if we live in fear that is no bueno. Common sense and confidence is what we need. IMO. have fun!1
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CanesGalactica wrote: »Stabby stabby. This is what knives are for. Easily concealed, too.
People around here have guns a knife wont take stop anything lol I don't even have a knife0 -
GlorianasTears wrote: »CanesGalactica wrote: »Stabby stabby. This is what knives are for. Easily concealed, too.
People around here have guns a knife wont take stop anything lol I don't even have a knife
If everyone around you is openly carrying firearms in your area, I think you have larger concerns than a potential stalker, IMO.
Knives are simple and useful tools to have (for all sorts of reasons). I rarely leave home without one because it is so darn useful.
My husband on the other hand? He treats his knives the way women treat jewelry. He accessorizes, lol.3 -
tramaine_21 wrote: »You mentioned you're friendly, well then you need to be a little unfriendly to those that are making you feel uncomfortable. Hurt their feelings because apparently they have no problem hurting yours! If someone is making you feel VERY uncomfortable to the point you feel your life is in danger. Lower your voice, look them in the eye and say: No thank you, please leave me alone; I don't have time; No!! Even begin to jog away and, of course, carry pepper spray or a stun gun baton. I have them both and it's awesome! Good luck and be safe!
I'm gonna start practicing speaking firmly right now! And I didn't know we could buy stun gun batons
I need to get one 0 -
Thehardmakesitworthit wrote: »I primarily walk late into the evening...I carry pepper spray, a "dont F with me" posture, wear a lighted vest, and I walk in residential areas so I would not have far to run to save myself or get assistance for the perp after I kick their ars. But seriously, if we live in fear that is no bueno. Common sense and confidence is what we need. IMO. have fun!
Yes thats the thing I don't wanna live in fear and paranoia I have to be bold! And I do think it's good to stay near houses and people I try to avoid going in the woods0 -
Not a stalker people in general like I have had people turn their cars around and honk their horns over and over again just to get my attention it's so weird.GlorianasTears wrote: »MeeseeksAndDestroy wrote: »I carry pepper spray. I've been followed on foot and by car. If someone even tries to talk to me I just point to my ear buds. I don't even always play music.
Oh pointing to your headphones is smart... it feels kinda rude tho but oh well.
True, best not to be rude to your stalker.
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_barefoot_ wrote: »GlorianasTears wrote: »CanesGalactica wrote: »Stabby stabby. This is what knives are for. Easily concealed, too.
People around here have guns a knife wont take stop anything lol I don't even have a knife
Sound like you need a bullet proof vest as well .
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