Special forces raid my bed

[no-mans-land]

A few minutes ago I've got a "nice" visit from a special forces group (in germany called SEK), what knocked me out of bed and did a raid into my flat.

Well, I just came back from a three weeks job in Portugal, traveled for three days, 2500km far, not enough sleep, tired and happy to take a loong sleep, so I was in bed quite early. Right after the lights went out, the bell rang and I stumbled to the door (in my pants), wondering what my neighbour might have to say. He used to contact me when I was away for some time and see that I am back to give me my mail or talk or whatever, he's a nice guy.

But no neighbour waiting, instead I am looking right into a MP and in no time the cops hold me tight and pressing me ungentle against a wall, shouting not to move. You can imagine the confusion. Afterwards I realize that they did this on purpose, to wait until the person is in bed to maximize the terror effect.

They said that they are looking for a guy who curiously looks very similar to me and lived before in this flat. After they found my passport and realized that the wrong guy standing in front of there weapons (still in his pants), they turned around and left, but not without to mention that this was completely legal and if I would like to complain, I have to go to the policestation in my town. They also left without the slightest apology.

OK, sleep is gone and the adrenalin still running through my venous, thank you guys.

I just have to write this to get it out of my brain, because this whole scenario didn't make much sense. Why the heck there are cumming now? I live in this flat for quite some time, filled all the papers. The officials know where I am. And this thing that I look like this mysterious other guy, what? Unfortunately, I was much to confused to observe what this guy did in my room (or ask some questios), but this might just be healthy paranoia. If they want to take something or place something, they can do it while I am away.

Well, I am knew that the police state is here already, but to experience it first hand is plain frightening.

Big brother with big guns, scary.

So, I wish you all a silent night, I need a cigarette.

 

[RyanX]

Geez no-man's-land, I'm sorry you had to go through with this. Do take it easy and maybe do some pipe breaths to calm your nerves. I have a feeling more and more of us will be having these experiences in the future.

After things calm down, I would try to write down all the details as you remember them and submit them to the local authorities, maybe even the local press and see if they'd be interested in the story. More people need to realize that this could happen to just about anyone. :(

 

[1984]

... they turned around and left, but not without to mention that this was completely legal and if I would like to complain, I have to go to the policestation in my town. They also left without the slightest apology.

Wow, no-man's-land. I can't imagine the shock you must have felt. Do try breathing as much as possible.

Is there any way you can verify what you were told about this being 'perfectly legal, etc.'?

 

[RedFox]

What a terrible ordeal no-man's-land! I hope that you are able to calm down and get some sleep. Pipe breathing helps, as does lots of fresh/cold air for calming down.
You could try doing some warriors breath too (to vent the adrenalin/anger)....though it may not help with sleeping.

 

[no-mans-land]

After things calm down, I would try to write down all the details as you remember them and submit them to the local authorities, maybe even the local press and see if they'd be interested in the story. More people need to realize that this could happen to just about anyone. :(

That's a very good idea. It is completely in-comprehensive that the police seems to stupid to check the local residents' registration office, get my name and everything they want just by a phonecall. No need to act like terrorists. The people here have to know that the police (no, even the special forces) can do what they want.

Is there any way you can verify what you were told about this being 'perfectly legal, etc.'?

Well, I've been told that the local police was infomed and if I want, I can go there and check it for myself. But now I am more than a little bit sceptic and you know what, tomorrow I will go there and check it really for myself. Let's see what they say.

What a terrible ordeal no-man's-land! I hope that you are able to calm down and get some sleep. Pipe breathing helps, as does lots of fresh/cold air for calming down.
You could try doing some warriors breath too (to vent the adrenalin/anger)....though it may not help with sleeping.

Thank you all for your kindness. Pipe breath helps a lot to get away the adrenalin, but still no sleep in sight^^.

 

[Don Genaro]

I'm really sorry you've had to go through this too no-man's-land. Unfortunately, I haven't read more than the intro to the book "In an Unspoken Voice" except for the introduction where he talks about when he was lying on the ground, after being hit by a car, he started to shiver and shake and he just went with the experience and realized at the time that his body was dealing with the trauma and with the huge adrenaline surge and in a way, releasing the shock of his experience. That, and the fact that a nurse or doctor (can't remember exactly) held him and he felt safe as he experienced it. Try and get back to bed and as the others have suggested, do the pipe breathing and the Prayer of the Soul to recreate the feeling of safety and let whatever happens, happen. Sleep will come eventually and remember you're not alone. I will be doing the POTS and sending my thoughts your way now.
Don Genaro

 

[RedFox]

but still no sleep in sight^^.

Pick something simple and positive to do, reading, simple cooking, washing the dishes, something positive/productive/simple that you can disassociate (positive disassociation) into for a while. Perhaps even do the full EE program and POTS (the best kind of positive disassociation).
If you can take your mind off the event and put it on something else for a while the tiredness and sleep will return.

Be kind and gentle on yourself. You can then process the trauma of the event later.

 

[RedFox]

I'm really sorry you've had to go through this too no-man's-land. Unfortunately, I haven't read more than the intro to the book "In an Unspoken Voice" except for the introduction where he talks about when he was lying on the ground, after being hit by a car, he started to shiver and shake and he just went with the experience and realized at the time that his body was dealing with the trauma and with the huge adrenaline surge and in a way, releasing the shock of his experience. That, and the fact that a nurse or doctor (can't remember exactly) held him and he felt safe as he experienced it. Try and get back to bed and as the others have suggested, do the pipe breathing and the Prayer of the Soul to recreate the feeling of safety and let whatever happens, happen. Sleep will come eventually and remember you're not alone. I will be doing the POTS and sending my thoughts your way now.
Don Genaro

Good point. That quote can be found here in the In An Unspoken Voice thread.
It may be you need to process the trauma in order to sleep, or it may be you need positive disassociation in order to do so (and then process the trauma later).

 

[eleusis]

Whoa, I'm so sorry that you had to go through this in your own home. How disturbing. My thoughts are with you.

 

[dannybananny]

Is there any way you can verify what you were told about this being 'perfectly legal, etc.'?

Did they had a warrant? If it was a legal they should have shown you the warrant but I don't know law there. And assuring by policeman that all was legal seems like it wasn't, why he would even bother convincing if it was. Maybe only trying to discourage you from going there while you where still in shock. But to me it seems that you are on red list, potential "terrorist" threat. It would be maybe good to see and check if that guy they were looking for lived there before you, then you'll know for sure. Hold on.

 

[Gimpy]

 

[Paragon]

I'm really sorry this happened to you, no mans land! It's awful!

I can imaging you must feel pretty violated, ones home being a place of safety! I would definitely complain btw, even so you can feel like you 'put right' the experience in your mind.

POTS and some pipe breathing will help and also doing some simple tasks as others have suggested like washing the dishes or even going out for a walk.

Take care!

 

[3DStudent]

So sorry to hear this no-man's-land. That must have been terrible and surreal. Hope that you are coping with it well.

 

[Zadius Sky]

Geez...that's really awful. I'm sorry that this has happened to you. I'm glad you're sharing it with us. It's truly unnerving to have police coming into your home in the middle of the night.

Take it easy.

 

[Hesper]

That's awful, no-man's-land. I hope you're doing all right now and are on your way to getting some much-needed sleep.