As well as the physical effects of spiking (e.g. feeling nacuseou or dizzy), you may additionally feel a range of emotions. Being spiked can be a traumatic experience and people can be affected in different ways. Common emotions include:
- Shock
- Denial
- Anger
- Guilt
- Frustration
- Confusion
- Anxiety about going out and socialising.
- Lack of confidence
- Sadness
- Depression
- Isolation
- Emptiness
- Feeling mentally weak and fatigued
You might feel disbelief and think “why me?”, additionally you may feel shame want to blame yourself. You may find it hard to talk about someone spiking you with your family or friends, alternatively you may feel the need to talk it through with someone to help process the incident.
When someone spikes you, it can affect your relationship with colleagues, friends and relatives. For example, because they may not have believed that you were spiked or may blame them for not preventing what happened to you. You may even feel betrayed and angry if the person who spiked you was someone you know and trusted.