Desensitiving by virtual exposure??

[shatter eyes]

I was told to overcome my skittish freaked fraidy cat crash syndrome i need to expose myself to more accidents by watching stuff online.

I watched some and most accidents seem boring and unreal.

This suggestion came from a non medical professional. I sorta get the idea like how doctors say i need to expose myself to public places so i am not triggered and spooked into violent preservation survival emotions.

Dude its my crash anniversary.
I have been having marathon nightmares since last week. Its gotten to the point where i am a fighter. I wake up catch my breath. Go back to with a bring it on attitude. I want to wear down the nightmares....if thats possible. I am sick of avoiding to sleep to avoid dreaming...so i flipped and welcome the fight.

Anyone else try this virtual exposure before?

Anyone return to nightmares with a bring it on asshole attitude?

Will this turn me into a psychopath?

Is there any merit to the theories above?

 

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I have been known to challenge my dreams and storms.

 

[Cyberluddite]

I tried something similar, shortly after returning to the States. The original goal was to try and deprogram from the violence I'd been constantly exposed to... and I'm pretty sure I missed a step somewhere, because I'm not a medical professional.

The nightmares get bad when I'm under a lot of stress, especially emotional, but I'm aware of why it happens so it's easier to talk myself down from those panic attacks and flashbacks. If that qualifies as a "bring it on attitude", I'll take it as a win. :tup:

I can't say for certain if trying desensitization as a means to work through trauma runs the risk of becoming a psychopath, but it works remarkably well on folks who live peaceful, quiet lives. But again, I'm not a medical professional... it may help to ask someone who is. Best of luck with that rabbithole, Alice. :sorry:

 

[CindyLOst]

WOW...I mean how f'n awesome is THAT?! "Ima go back to my nightmare & fight the shit outta shit!!". Absolutely LOVE this man. I must say, I am somewhat

 

[shatter eyes]

I am somewha...

Hello. Thanks for support. I had to read message few times to understand if it is sarcasm. I think the nightmares are gettinf the better of me. Would you be able to continue sharing your thoughts? I am somewhat.....

*welcome new member CindyLOst*

 

[shatter eyes]

i need to expose myself to public

Yup.. i have to read my own messages also tonight. Mind is tired. It was funny reading i need to expose myself.... yikes!! Creepy.

 

[Cyberluddite]

Yup.. i have to read my own messages also tonight. Mind is tired. It was funny reading i need to...

Squirrels, gotta love those little buggers! :hug:

Hope today goes better for you, @shatter eyes and @CindyLOst !

 

[MrMoonlight]

Go back to with a bring it on attitude

You rock bud...this attitude has been both blessing and curse to me through my life though I think we will get somewhere more beautiful with it. Peace...

 

[Friday]

There are a lot of different kinds & variations on exposure therapy. This is one of the best outlines of them I’ve seen >>> Link Removed