Sexual Assault Somatic Perhaps?

[shimmerz]

I have been bothered by what I will call pains. They get me at random times, many times a day. No rhyme or reason. They are in the creases of my legs by my genitals (specifically in the crease). I find myself constantly pushing in that area with my hands and I am not sure why. I stretch out my legs, as well to relieve the area of tension or something. I am constantly fidgeting. I don't feel pain in the way that most do but I have to say that I have learned that this is my way of expressing pain.

I guess my question is, have any of you experienced a pain response for a sexual trauma that has yet to come to full awareness? Or, can there be a 'phantom' pain response for those of you who have awareness of your sexual trauma?

Sorry if this seems like a weird way to ask a question. I am struggling with this posting.

 

[Seagreen]

Are you able to give a description of the pain? There are many sensitive tissues / muscles / tendons in that area. If you are feeling the need to apply pressure it could be muscular problem. Muscle spasms can be sporadic.

I don't get somatic pains but do often get somatic sensations in a couple of places. If the pain is bothering you maybe you could get an assessment from a physiotherapist to rule out any structural or muscular problems.

 

[Nam]

There are so many causes of pain there that are physical ailments. (You'd be surprised how many women have varicose veins there and internally that cause pain intermittently.) I would try to figure it out that way first.....I say that, but the times I had body memories, I could not distinguish it from a real pain. They seem to not last more than a few days and then have a memory surface that explains the pain.

 

[Rumors]

Sorry that you are struggling with that. I get weird pains here and there and have wondered the same thing too. Sorry I don't have an answer, but please share if you find out more! Hang in there!

 

[PlainJane]

Hmm? Did you get anywhere with this @shimmerz?

 

[shimmerz]

Did you get anywhere with this Link Removed

Hi Jane. Yes, I believe this is an indicator before I 'drop', and it shows me that my muscles are starting to 'go' on me - get weak. Not sure if it has anything to do with a sexual issue, although it may.

I am treating it, right now, as a warning that something is wrong in my environment and that I need to take look for what might be triggering me. So, in short, it is more of a global message to me that something is starting to get to me. Not necessarily sexual. I hope this helps.

 

[PlainJane]

Not sure if it has anything to do with a sexual issue, although it may

This is what I was curious about, if it was narrowed down to this or not.

treating it, right now, as a warning that something is wrong in my environment and that I need to take look for what might be triggering me

Yes it helps, thanks