Ok so just had something happen with my cat. She got a plastic shopping bag stuck around her middle and was very scared of it. She was trying to run away from it but it was trailing behind her. Anytime I got close to try to remove it she would hiss and yell at me and basically try to attack me. She finally got herself into a corner and I was able to remove the bag but there was a lot of drama caused. As I was cleaning everything up she would hiss and yell at me and even try to claw at me if I got to close or in her line of sight. I’m just wondering if the hissing and yelling will stop now that the bag is off and I’m leaving her alone. I don’t want her to hate me forever.
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Just reassure her by saying 'It's ok. No more bags' lovingly. Then show her your empty hands. Keep doing this till she stops hissing and yelling.
tabbytom
is exactly right. Just be calm, let her get over this. It might take a day or two, but she will. Patience, and don't try to insist that she get close to you until she is comfortable.
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Don’t hesitate to use bribery. Keep a few of her treats on hand for when she starts coming around.
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We got thru the night ok, and I thought we were good this morning. She followed me around a little and let me pet her. But I was moving a toy and it bopped her on the head and that started a hissing fit. Now if I walk into the same room she is in she hisses until I sit down. She did come near me and then curled up on my bed but as soon as I stand or walk she hisses.
It will come. It just takes time. If she "hated" you, you would not get near her at all, nor would she get near you. Patience.
Yes, patience. That bag scared her to bits and she'll be a little hyper aware to everything for a time. Be gentle and super loving 
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Thank you all for the advice. I think we are back to pretty much normal. I’m still being cautious around her so I don’t spook her but she seems to be mostly her old self. I appreciate the community here…makes me feel not alone going thru things like this.
I'm so glad 
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