Flashbacks

[yes]

Yesterday I was very triggered and today I am in a lot of emotional pain. My flashbacks are just pain. I
can feel it in a lump between my throat and my chest. It is so strong it leaves me exhausted and unable to move. It canlast days. I am so exhausted. It is beyond any words. All I Can do to numb the pain is watching tv or video relate to my kind of abuse. But I am isolating more and more. I need....warmth. Softness. Love? But there is no body. I am a single mum. I wonder if you have some advice .....:(

 

[BOAG]

Hello Yes,

I am sorry for what you are going through now and I can certainly relate. Numbing the pain and isolation... I would guess those are coping strategies for many with PTSD. Can I ask if you are seeing a therapist? For me, it has helped tremendously, so that is the first thing I thought of.

Sending warmth your way... :)

 

[yes]

Yes Boag I am seeing a therapist. I am in the process of starting EMDR.

 

[BOAG]

That is great, Yes. EMDR seems to really help a lot of people, I hope that will be your experience with it as well.

Have you talked to your therapist about the flashbacks and isolation? I struggle with both as well, so not sure I have great advise for you. Are you ok leaving the house? Can you go out and do something fun with your kid?