Can A Memory Be Too Terrifying?

[Wyska]

I always feel like I'm running away from something in my brain, and today a few minutes ago I think I had my first flashback ever and now I know why I was running from it. That was awful. I am now eating a mug brownie to make myself feel better. I can NOT go back to that EVER again.

 

[Sandstone]

It can certainly be too terrifying for now. There is no obligation for you to think about it, and every reason to do what you are doing now, comfort yourself and move to something soothing and distracting.

One day, with support, you might want to unpack it more. That will be your decision.

 

[Deleted member 40995]

I am so sorry, flashbacks can be so scary. I have some repressed memories and sometimes I get flashbacks or bits of what happened and it is terrifying. It is so hard, but hang in there, and enjoy that brownie :)

 

[Gamergirldelux]

It's possible yes. Don't be so hard on yourself

 

[Llith]

Yer it is very possible. Many of my flashbacks have come along like that. An sense that something is missing but your brain just 'refusing' to touch it, so you never question it. Then one day out of the blue it gives you a full 3d show... at least thats how my brain decides to do it.

Sorry its wasn't a good day for you, but you got the right idea. Eat a mug cake and try and figure out what just happened :).