Triggering (Sexual Abuse) - flashbacks TRIGG!!!!

[twloha<3]

i am having severe flashbacks.... i burnt yesterday because of them and today i had another flashback while i was in the shower.... I hate living like this!!!! it just NEVER seems to get any better and I really hate it! I don't know what todo to cope with this.... to get these to go away... for good!!! these flashbacks and things are slowly killing me... there is nothing left to me!! I am slowly dieing!

[LittleKitten]

Hey, its alright, come on *pulls into gentle hug* It's ok. Is there anything in particular that triggers the flashbacks? For instance when you go in a particular room, say a certain word, start going along a line of thought? Anything, it could be a colour, I don't know. But if there is something triggering your flashbacks I would work out what it is and avoid it as much as possible, that might help you to work things out in your head without the stress of being bombarded.
Chill my dear friend, you'll be fine. You're safe now and amongst friends here. Don't hesitate to pm me if you feel unsafe. We're here for you.

[Sometimes Crazy]

Hey,

How are you feeling now, sweetheart?

I know how scary and unnerving flashbacks can be. I found this for you - do you think those ideas could help you at all?

Do you think you can tell us more about what's going on for you at the moment to be in such distress?

I know it may sound of little comfort - but when the brain is processing things in the form of a flashback, it will never process too much for you to cope with. You can cope with this. You came through what you are flashbacking to, that's an awful lot of strength.

Keep posting and talking to us, you're doing really well. Take care of yourself. x

[Isoverity]

The flashbacks are trying to go away. Things keep coming back so they can burn off. When you hate them and struggle with them you feed them. Just notice the things that come up and dont be for them or against them. That's an objective attitude, and what is needed for things to level off. You'll see..just go easy as you can and don't huff too much over the difficulties

[twloha<3]

i am doing a little better today... so far no flashbacks :)
so glad!!!! thank you all for your advice and support! i really think i will find that i like this site

[Katiee]

Hey,
Sorry to hear you're having flasbacks, I know how horrible and distressing they can be. *hugs*
It will get better though. I think it's just a case of learning to deal with them better, which I'm still learning to do! It's not easy, as you know.

Is there anyone you can talk to about how you're feeling? Hope you're alright. I'm here if you need anything. xo.