omg...terrifying experience
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| Mon, 11-20-2006 - 3:58pm |
I am in total shock over what happened to me today, a complete stranger accosted me in the Wal-Mart parking lot today. First of all let me say that my anxiety has been in check for about a month and I have been somewhat peaceful. The most "normal" I have been in ages, my stress is managable, anxiety low, and life is getting better. Interesting how things can set it off. Here is what happened:
I parked in the parking lot at Wal-Mart and a family (lady, man, & kid) rolled up their cart to the van next to my car and opened the side door and started putting their bags inside. I thought I would just wait them out but then the man stuck his butt right on my car and dragged it along the door and into my rear-view mirror and bent it way back (mine is spring loaded so it did return to normal position) but here I sat in my car and I was terrified he was going to cause some damage so I opened my door a crack and said "excuse me, could you look out for my mirror" and the woman started sreaming at me and swearing that she was going to rip my mirror off and I shouldn't have opened my door while they were putting their things away and it wouldn't have happened. I said to her that my door was not open when he did it, she then slammed my car door shut right on me and yelled at me that now my door was shut and started having a huge fit!! I have to tell you I was terrified of this crazy woman and thought she was going to attack me further. I locked my door and got out my phone and started writing down a description of her vehicle and license plate, I opened my phone ready to call for help and she hopped in her van and floored it into reverse, she could have killed someone the way she did it and she kept going in reverse out to the end of the row of cars and tore out of the parking lot. The whole experience left me anxious, terrified and on the verge of panic.
It has taken me so long to get my anxiety in check and venture out to these busy stores on my own and now I feel absolutely horrified at the thought of going back there. I did make myself go into the store and finish my shopping, after I moved my car to another location. I was afraid she would come back and vandalize my car. Have you ever heard of anyone being so rude and awful to another person?? When I timidly opened my door to ask them to be careful I was polite and not mean, I did not swear or have an angry face, I was pleasant as possible (the nurse in me) and truly do not believe I provoked this woman, I was talking to her husband. What is wrong with people??
Thanks for listening to me vent,
Lisa



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(((Lisa)))
Sheri Ann
Sheri Ann,
I sat in my car forever trying to get the nerve to unlock my door and go inside. I am glad I went in the store and rewarded myself with season 2 of Grey's Anatomy.
I am home and anxious now, my heart was just beating so hard. I really couldn't believe the way that person behaved, it was awful. I'm worried about what this world is coming too and it reminds me why I like to stay home.
I'm trying to breathe and stay calm. Thanks for the kind words,
Lisa
How awful, I can't understand how some people behave. I know it was scary, but at least she was just rude and from the way she gunned away in the van, too much of a coward to face up to her own poor behavior.
Hugs,
Dee
Thanks for the support Dee, I really appreciate it!! It was an alarming and scary situation.
Hugs,
Lisa
(((Lisa))) What an awful & frightening experience! Like you, I am not sure where these people are coming from or what is their motivation in being ill mannered/tempered, etc. It seems that people no longer have that connection that others are just as real & as feeling as they are.
I am glad you're ok. Do not allow strangers to impact all the good work you have done. Please keep this in perspective. How many other folks did you have contact with today that treated you just fine? Enjoy your treat! You deserve it! jan
Thanks for the support Jan, it is very hard to ignore others actions especially when they are right in your face. It shook me up for a while but I am starting to feel a little better.
Hugs,
Lisa
You also went shopping and pushed through the anxiety--
that is great!! This woman was obviously out of control!!
Thank GOD you are ok! Sending hugs to you-- Judy
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