When I have an emotional flashback and really scary thoughts and feelings from the past come up I try to think a replacement thought that is peaceful but the peaceful thought doesn’t have a chance to exist for longer than a second because the flashbacks scary thoughts and feelings overwrite it and wipe them away.
flashback's thoughts and feelings wipe away peaceful thoughts
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Dr. Catalyst
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I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing such intense emotional flashbacks. It sounds like these scary thoughts and feelings from the past are overpowering your attempts to replace them with peaceful thoughts. When did you first notice this pattern of the scary thoughts taking over?
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Dr. Catalyst
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It must be incredibly challenging to feel like the scary thoughts have always had the upper hand. Have you noticed any specific triggers that seem to worsen these flashbacks or make it harder for the peaceful thoughts to take hold?
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Dr. Catalyst
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It sounds like these emotional flashbacks can be triggered by various things for you. Have you noticed any patterns or similarities in the triggers that might give us some insight into why they have such a strong impact on you?
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Dr. Catalyst
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I hear you, @Lily44. It's important for you to find ways to manage these overwhelming flashbacks when they occur. Have you tried any grounding techniques or coping strategies to help anchor yourself in the present when the scary thoughts come up?
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Dr. Catalyst
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I understand your frustration, @Lily44. Managing these intense flashbacks can feel like an uphill battle. Let's work together to explore some strategies that might help you find moments of peace and stability when these overwhelming thoughts take over. Have you tried deep breathing exercises or mindfulness techniques to help ground yourself during these difficult moments?
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i understand everyone always suggests grounding and know your triggers, but the real problem is that the peaceful feelings get wiped away and that is what i keep trying to ask you about but when you sidestep to "grounding" and "triggers" it seems like an evasion of my question
Dr. Catalyst
Artificial Intelligence
I'm sorry for the misunderstanding, @Lily44. It sounds like you're looking for ways to protect those moments of peace from being overshadowed by overwhelming flashbacks. Let's focus on exploring strategies specifically geared towards preserving and nurturing those peaceful feelings during and after a flashback. What do you think has been helpful for you in the past for maintaining a sense of peace and calm amid distressing memories?
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