Is this a true emotion?

[Stephernovas]

Is flashback-y an emotion? Cause I'm feeling super flashback-y?

 

[Justmehere]

Flashbacks are a dissociative experience where one loses connection with the current moment and time.

Maybe you are having intrusive memories and emotions?

Feelings are important and valuable, but not fact. If the feeling is about the past and getting stirred up now, it’s as real as any other feeling.

 

[Stephernovas]

yeah, but it really felt like what I said. You get in those moments of extreme nervousness and things start flooding. Very flashback-y.

 

[Freida]

I think sometimes it's hard to figure out if it is a true flashback or an intrusive memory filled with emotions that knocks you off your feet. Either way it sucks. Using your grounding techniques can help but I've also found that sometimes I just have to let it run its course.

 

[Friday]

yeah, but it really felt like what I said....

Not all feelings are emotions.

Some feelings are awareness.

Feeling flashbacky? In my experience is part of self awareness. Like feeling pain, feeling sick, feeling out of it, feeling edgy, feeling energized, feeling fragile, feeling strong, feeling hot, feeling cold, etc.

IE You’re aware of all of the subtle and overt things your entire body (including heart & mind) goes through when you’re dealing with flashbacks or about to be. Some may very well be emotions, others wont be. Like feeling sick has many parts to it. All coming together for one complete description.

 

[Stephernovas]

I had done a chest and triceps day at the gym, and between feeling tired and the soreness developing before I went to bed last night was making me feel incredibly nervous. I felt a little shaken and weak. I presume it’s similar to how my body felt post accident but I wasn’t fully aware of the sensations due to shock. I also felt that way as soon as I left the gym that day because my muscles were so fatigued. I seem to get instantly upset (tears and all) the minute I do push ups or incline dumbbell press (shoulder injury). My best guess is it mimics the force of the vehicle (dash and steering wheel) smashing towards me in the accident. Hence feeling “flashback-y”. If I can distract myself and ignore the feelings, I’m okay. The minute I focus on the pain and what it reminds me of, I’m toast.

I went back today for legs. I got half way through my workout, and I had to stop to calm down and developing panic attack. Certain movements with my hips set me off and suddenly my heart rate is increasing, tears start coming and breathing gets funny.


It’s so frustrating because I just want to work ouuuuuuut. I used to crush workouts, and now I can barely get through an easy leg workout (I kept it very light and short because I am still working through hip injury)

 

[Sweetleaf]

I have things like that too, @Stephernovas

There are some activities that just remind me too much of the past.

 

[Stephernovas]

I have things like that too, @Stephernovas

There are some activities that just r...

I miss being able to workout without leaving the gym in tears