What do you do if you are attacked by an insane person?

Well it is one thing to say that you are going to do that, but quite another when you are in the midst of a situation.(Especially if this mentally ill person happens to be carrying a weapon on them). It is best to remain calm if you can, but if you are in a crowded situation(like on a busy street) the best thing to do is make the most amount of noise and struggle as you can. Yelling 'fire' is usually helpful because people look around...yelling 'help' is found to not be successful in situations like this. Take the situation out into the middle of a street then cars have to stop and get involved in the situation. The last thing you want to have happen is to be alone and be put back in an ally or empty parking lot with the person. Also, you should never turn your back because in their mental place it may seem as a threat they must take care of. Have a phone on you at all times and your emergency number on speed dial in case you never run into a situation like this at any time.