Contains sexual abuse - first time I've said anything

Esmay · 28-05-2014, 10:47 PM

scared about what to say here ...this is the first time I've really ever said anything i can't stop dreaming about what happened to me I was raped and its haunting me I can't make the flash backs stop i can't sometimes feels his hands on me I'm scared .

Uglyducklin · 29-05-2014, 06:16 PM

Hi Esmay sorry I'm low on words but sits with you. You are not alone x

Wonderland. · 29-05-2014, 06:24 PM

*offers hugs*

You've been really brave to come talk about it here.

It sounds like things are rather distressing for you right now.

What support have you got in place?

Esmay · 29-05-2014, 08:05 PM

-sits with ugly duckling -
-hugs wonderwall- I am under camhs but I hae not told them

Crazy Cat Lady · 04-06-2014, 03:24 PM

Well done for making this thread.

We all understand and are all here for you.

iamatortoise · 06-06-2014, 09:23 PM

Hi,

Sorry to hear that you're struggling. I know dreams are really hard to get away from. If you can't say what you need to to CAMHS could you write it down and give it to them?

When I'm having flashbacks sometimes I find distracting myself helpful. Colouring watching tv ect.

Is there anything that helps to ground you when you're having flashbacks?

FlickeringCandle · 07-06-2014, 07:00 AM

I know what it's like...
I know i'm a boy, but, believe me, i know what it's like

TheseDays · 08-06-2014, 11:01 PM

Firstly, well done on making this thread, I know how hard and daunting it can be.

When I first told camhs I wrote a letter explaining only what I was comfortable with and gave it to him at the beginning of my session, it was really helpful as he was able to fully understand my problems and the best way to move forward.

Nightmares and flashbacks are horrible things to experience, but as was said above do you have anything to help ground you when experiencing them?

You are not alone and we all understand.