This Is Strange

[Toriplays]

Since I found this site and connected with others I'm getting horrible images.
I'm not sure where to post it.
I keep getting images when I'm asleep or awake. It's getting scary.
I keep imagining a group of people coming towards me to attack me. I wake up just as they start to grab me. I'm having these same images during the day too.
I've never experienced something like this.
It's making me a little avoidant.
Is this normal? Does anyone else have these images?

 

[Kintsugi]

I don't know specifically about the intrusive thoughts you're getting, but you may find this helpful: MyPTSD - Reading Forum Increases Symptoms!

 

[GwenDR]

I was going to share the same link as @Simply Simon, but wanted to express sympathy as well. That sounds like it'd be really frightening, and I hope you're able to resolve whatever's causing it. :hug:

 

[Fadeaway]

Looks like we all had the same link in mind. The images people have are going to vary based on their individual trauma, but intrusive images and nightmares are something most of us can related to, they just might not look exactly like yours do.

 

[lostforgottensoul]

I have intrusive thoughts, images, VERY vivid insane nightmares. Not increased by this site but I am not triggered by content. They are caused by other things though. I was watching a video about how to feed a dog a raw diet and slammed into a video of dead animals. Which directly links to my trauma. Which then triggered all of this and more

I agree that they don't look the same or are triggered by the same content but intrusive thoughts and images are very classic PTSD symptoms. Per my therapist as intrusive things are a very high topic in therapy.

I also agree to always keep that link in mind. This is a trigger warning free site as everything is potentially triggering. Its a good thing to always have in the back of your mind. In my opinion anyway.

 

[Toriplays]

I'm so touched.
You guys are the best

 

[Toriplays]

Perhaps I need to take a break and come back later.
I just feel like a moth to the flame.

 

[lostforgottensoul]

@Toriplays, many times a bit of a break helps things process a bit. When its all coming at you, you can feel all over the place when you just need to sit back a bit and let things process some.

I know, moreso in my early threads, it took a long while of back and forth to process what people were saying. I needed the back and forth but it just took a while.

So you likely feel like you are bouncing around like a moth to a flame for this reason. So a small break seems like a good idea. And it doesn't have to be long. A day or a few days. Everyone is different but I do get the "need a break" feeling from this thread.

 

[Toriplays]

@Toriplays, many times a bit of a break helps things process a bit. When...

I think I need to talk to my therapist about this. For now, I'm going to go out to dinner with a friend and see a movie. I don't talk about this with anyone. Thank you lostforgottensoul.
I'm pretty sure I'll be back.

 

[Kintsugi]

I just feel like a moth to the flame.

I think that's also really common when people first find this place.

Be well.

 

[Toriplays]

I think that's also really common when people first find this place.

Be well.

I'm back from my hiatus.
It was not easy. I fell into a deep
depression when all this came to light.