Better Days Ahead

[Sunny:)]

I had my first repressed memory appear 20 years ago. Out of control dissociation, flashbacks of sexual abuse by my dad and his cult and depression plagued me. After 3 hospitalizations, psychiatric care (read meds), and good therapy I feel like I'm on the "other side" of that darkness.

Now I can't remember when the last time was I dissociated or had a flashback. Occasionally I have depressive spells, but that's mostly triggered by cloudy weather.

I thank God for His care and the skilled people He sent my way to help me heal.

Love to all.

Would like to hear from others who experience better days now.

 

[bethinhfx]

I am sorry that you went through that. Very painful. I have just started having some flashbacks. I was actually in shock for 2 weeks and finally got into see a crisis team and recognized that I had been in shock for 2 weeks. It has been pretty painful particularly since these awarenesses more than anything are a least 27 years old: " denial is not a river in egypt" but I guess my mind wasn't ready. If I died tomorrow I could still say I had a good life; that I enjoyed my life although I have even dealing with a lot of loss. So, thanks for sharing. I am indeed looking forward to the day that I can put some of this pain and darkness behind me-- for good. Peace!

 

[Hopeful+Healing]

rytngal,

I am happy to hear how well you are doing!

I too had my first repressed memory appear about 20 years ago. And I was also sexually abused by my father. Spent many years in and out of therapy & on and off meds. 3 years ago I tried EMDR as a last resort to get my anxiety under control. I was encouraged by some immediate success. 6 months of EMDR & then 2 1/2 years of Brainspotting later, I have experienced incredible healing beyond my wildest expectations.

Better days are indeed ahead - and are here now!!

-Susan

 

[Sunny:)]

6 months of EMDR & then 2 1/2 years of Brainspotting later, I have experienced incredible healing beyond my wildest expectations.

Better days are indeed ahead - and are here now!!

I'm curious about brain spotting. Never heard of it. What is it?

<Fixed quote - CB>

 

[wdkywomys]

*highfive* You're right there are better days ahead

 

[Overwhelmed]

Hi Rytngal,
Im very happy for you! I too have come out on the winning end of extreme abuse and self-loathing. I have God to thank for his undying love who completely changed my life. I have a successful business and a loving wife. My blessings are endless. I once thought that I was alone in my pain but God altered my life and has made me happy from a previous life of abuse and self-hatred! Best of luck to you!