littlestars
Confident
How do you deal with intrusive thoughts that are negative, cause you fear/panic, and mistrust?
I have been abused in every way by men since I can remember. I have a lot of experiences where men often make me feel like I'm in danger. I often don't trust them. They would put on an act and then change into monsters. I still have trouble accepting that men have emotions and empathy. Not all men are mean and abusive and predatory... But I just can't seem to feel safe and comfortable with the idea that I am not in danger. Often times I'll get triggered, have the intrusive thoughts and then not be able to trust my boyfriend for an hour or so. It's really upsetting because he is a good man and I don't want to have him keep reassuring me that everything is okay.
Please help.
I have been abused in every way by men since I can remember. I have a lot of experiences where men often make me feel like I'm in danger. I often don't trust them. They would put on an act and then change into monsters. I still have trouble accepting that men have emotions and empathy. Not all men are mean and abusive and predatory... But I just can't seem to feel safe and comfortable with the idea that I am not in danger. Often times I'll get triggered, have the intrusive thoughts and then not be able to trust my boyfriend for an hour or so. It's really upsetting because he is a good man and I don't want to have him keep reassuring me that everything is okay.
Please help.