Nightmare

[trying2movefwd]

Nightmare of abuse that seemed real last night leading to flash backs today. Have been doing well previous to this. See therapist every other week.Texted to ask about next appointment date because I forgot...It's a week and a half away. She is asking if every other is still okay? I don't know if it is or not. I don't know how to answer .Could this pass and I be done with it by appointment time...or am I entering another episode of memories flooding through this? I don't even know. My inner child needs hugs. She is freaking out!

 

[EveHarrington]

Please try to reassure your inner child that she is safe!

 

[Multitudes]

Nightmare of abuse that seemed real last night leading to flash backs today.

I really loathe that about nightmares that intrude into the day!
Feelings of being trapped and scared, painfully familiar situations, objects, colors, smells..

Can you talk to someone trustworthy, speak it, write it here?

They can be countered - go outside, for a walk, shopping, a coffee/lunch.. look around at your new place, touch things.. different smells, burn incense, buy flowers.
Anything that clears those senses and overwhelms/replaces the experience with something different, something of you!

@trying2movefwd (((((Hugs))))) for your Inner Child.

 

[Deleted member 40995]

Lots and lots of hugs, I know that feeling, I hate nightmares like that. I call a friend sometimes if that happens, or talk about it on here helps. Be gentle with yourself, don’t push yourself today. Getting a blanket and a good movie on tv sometimes helps as well :) generally be gentle with yourself and keep reminding yourself you are here and you are safe :)

 

[trying2movefwd]

Thanks.