Sexual Assault Nightmares And Guilt

[Rumors]

Age 40 too! I think we must be extremely smart to have been through all we have and not succumbed to a fate much worse! LOL!

Good luck and keep the faith!

 

[crazytrain]

Age 40 too! I think we must be extremely smart to have been through all we have and not succumbed to a fate much worse! LOL!

I believe you are most correct there! Sometimes when I look at the "big" picture I can't believe that I have not gone completely off the deep end! You keep the faith, too!

CT

 

[Lucycat]

Well Rumors, I have had to take medication to stop the bad dreams. But it works!! I would certainly recommend it. To have a clear night sleep makes such a difference. Then you can deal with everything the daytime has to offer.

I know many folk are worried about taking meds, but they have their place if used appropriately and well.

I now have good nights' sleep and don't worry about going to bed. It really makes such a difference.

 

[Rumors]

What kind of medicine do you take if you don't mind me asking? I am about at the end of my rope. I seriously don't want to think about this anymore. I simply don't communicate well and have an aversion to putting thoughts and feelings into words.

Oh well, perhaps in another life! I just wish I knew how to say what I am thinking and not stuff it down til it keeps me up at night.

Thanks for the input!

 

[Nyx]

I just wish I knew how to say what I am thinking and not stuff it down til it keeps me up at night.

Have you tried expressing it in other ways? You could try artistic ways of expressing feelings, or sports, or meditation, whatever rings your bell.

I have always had a hard time expressing in words what I felt. But there are so many other ways...

 

[Rumors]

I usually go to work, Nyx. I live vicariously through my son as well. I am unfortunate when it comes to being artistic but I feel like I have a novel inside me with all the crazy stories. I am afraid to write things down though. I have desperate anxiety when writing and I can't stand myself after I go back and read it. The self loathing is subsiding some however. I think that is good advice though and will explore some other ways to out my feelings. I haven't ever tried meditation or yoga.
Have a great day!

 

[Lucycat]

What kind of medicine do you take if you don't mind me asking?

I take Quetiapine. It slows down the racing thoughts and thereby stops or reduces dreams. Very effective I have found.