Thrashing Around?

[Ti Vu]

This hasn't happened to me since earlier after the trauma, but I still thrash and swing or my muscles tense up and cramp really bad when I jolt awake sometimes. My heart races. Like a couple of hours ago. It was so scary. I sob for a while after it happens. Has this happened to anyone else?

 

[FindingMyself88]

Yes, after I was raped in November.. I was asleep when he started attacking me. Now I have nightmares and jerk badly when I wake up. I also throw EVERYTHING off me that is touching me, even my dogs and covers. Bristol, my Service Dog in Training has to fight me sometimes to get to my face and paw my arms to bring me out of it. This is why my T wants to start EMDR within a few weeks to help with this. :hug:s be gentle with yourself! She said it's our brain's way of processing it the only way it knows how right now.

 

[Ti Vu]

Yeah. It's just such a weird feeling, like I'm just sitting in the passenger seat of my body. Bristol sounds like an awesome Service Dog:) I don't know how to insert that cute emoticon, but a big, thankful hug to you too. :) My best wishes for you on your EMDR and healing.