Being blackmailed is a terrible thing: you are afraid, you feel threatened and in danger. It is a stressful situation and health can also be affected. No matter how big the threat is, it's still an unacceptable thing that needs to be resolved. If you have been blackmailed and do not know how to behave then this article will be very useful for you.
Steps
Step 1. Whatever you want to do, don't take matters into your own hands
Hurting others or yourself is never the right thing to do - the police are in charge of punishing and stopping crimes. Stay calm and don't make hasty decisions. You are not alone and you will be able to get out of this situation.
Step 2. Talk to someone
Tell a friend you trust blindly, a family member who might understand the situation, or even a good teacher.
Step 3. Once your ideas are clear, think about what you want to do
The person you spoke to may have already given you some advice on what to do. Take them into consideration.
Step 4. Make a plan
Make sure the plan goes through. If it goes wrong, you will have no remorse.
Step 5. Now implement the plan
Call the police and go ahead. The police may ask you to lend yourself to blackmail again so that they have overwhelming evidence. In case, don't worry: the police will be stationed nearby and will be ready to intervene in a few seconds. You don't have to go all the way: the police will make sure that the offending person is well away from you.
Advice
- Make sure you stay calm. Don't panic - try to stick to your normal routine.
- Don't panic and don't think you're alone and can't do it. Even if you live far from family and friends, there are consultants and organizations you can turn to for specific help. If you have no one, you can call a toll-free number or make an appointment with a consultant. Talking about it in person is best. Tell everything starting from the beginning and giving details on how and why you were blackmailed.
- Make sure there are no dangers and that everything is legal. It would be nice to be able to punch the person who blackmailed you once you get caught by the police, but that's not a good idea. Your plan must involve the authorities, unless the information in the blackmailer's possession could put you in danger of going to jail.
- Talking to someone or writing about it on a regular basis can help you resolve your inner conflicts.
