This page explains what to do immediately after rape, including how to reach safety, seek medical care, and contact trusted support. It also covers ways to manage fear, hopelessness, and sleep problems while finding longer-term help in Pakistan.
I am so sorry this was done to you. Rape is never your fault. Feeling hopeless, frightened, and unable to sleep after it is a human response to something violent; it does not mean you are weak or must face this alone.
First, focus only on getting through the next few minutes safely.
If the rape happened recently, a hospital can treat injuries and discuss time-sensitive care for pregnancy and infections. You can ask what each step is for before agreeing, and you can request a trusted person to remain with you if the hospital permits.
For sleep tonight, do not force yourself to lie in the dark. Sit somewhere safer with a light on, put both feet on the floor, breathe out slowly, and name five ordinary things you can see; repeat this until your body settles a little.
You can speak in confidence with someone trained through the crisis helplines already listed on Depression.pk. What happened was not normal, was not deserved, and was not your responsibility. Help exists, and you can choose the support that feels safest.
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